‘Discreet’ or ‘discrete’?

These two words may be pronounced the same but they have different meanings.

Discreet means ‘tactful, careful, prudent and trustworthy’ (in regards to people) and ‘unlikely to attract attention’ (in regards to actions).

Discrete means ‘separate’ or ‘individually distinct’.

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