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discreet

Main Entry:: dis·creet
Pronunciation:: \di-ˈskrēt\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French discret, from Medieval Latin discretus, from Latin, past participle of discernere to separate, distinguish between — more at discern
Date:: 14th century

1: having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech : prudent ; especially : capable of preserving prudent silence2: unpretentious , modest <the warmth and discreet elegance of a civilized home — Joseph Wechsberg>3: unobtrusive , unnoticeable <followed at a discreet distance>

— dis·creet·ly adverb

— dis·creet·ness noun

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