discreteness

/dɪˈskriːtnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being separate and distinct; lack of continuity.
    • In physics, the discreteness of energy levels is a key concept in quantum mechanics.
    • The discreteness of the puzzle pieces meant each one had to be placed in its exact spot.
    • The discreteness of the two cultures made it difficult for them to understand each other.
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