INDISCRETE

indiscrete

(adjective) not divided or divisible into parts; “layers that were fused into an indiscrete mass”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

indiscrete (comparative more indiscrete, superlative most indiscrete)

Not discrete mathematically.

Not divided into discrete parts.

Obsolete form of indiscreet.

Synonyms

• nondiscrete

Usage notes

In modern standard spelling, indiscrete (not divided into discrete parts) is not to be confused with indiscreet (conspicuous; incautious).

Anagrams

• cretinised, indiscreet, iridescent

Source: Wiktionary


In`dis*crete", a. Etym: [L. indiscretus unseparated. See Indiscreet.]

1. Indiscreet. [Obs.] Boyle.

2. Not discrete or separated; compact; homogenous. An indiscrete mass of confused matter. Pownall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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