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Definition of: discreet
(dis·krēt′) adjective
1. Wise in avoiding errors or in selecting the best means to accomplish a purpose.
2. Judicious; prudent; careful. See synonyms under POLITIC. ◆ Homophone: discrete. [<OF discret <LL discretus learned, orig. pp. of discernere discern]
—dis·creet′ly adverb
—dis·creet′ness noun
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