"discretely" meaning in English

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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. Related terms: discreetly Translations (as a separate independent unit): discretamente (Portuguese), discretamente (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-discretely-en-adv-vYnazr2- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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