"discretely" meaning in English

See discretely in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

IPA: /dɪsˈkɹiːt.li/ [UK] Forms: more discretely [comparative], most discretely [superlative]
Etymology: From discrete + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|discrete|ly}} discrete + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} discretely (comparative more discretely, superlative most discretely)
  1. As a separate independent unit. Derived forms: indiscretely Related terms: discreetly Translations (as a separate independent unit): discretamente (Portuguese), discretamente (Spanish)
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