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Discrete vs Subframe - What's the difference?

discrete | subframe |

As an adjective discrete

is .

As a noun subframe is

a subsidiary frame (chunk of data).

discrete

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Separate; distinct; individual; non-continuous.
  • That can be perceived individually and not as connected to, or part of something else.
  • (electrical engineering) Having separate electronic components, such as individual resistors and inductors — the opposite of integrated circuitry.
  • (audio engineering) Having separate and independent channels of audio, as opposed to multiplexed stereo or quadraphonic, or other multi-channel sound.
  • (topology) Having each singleton subset open: said of a topological space or a topology.
  • disjunctive; containing a disjunctive or discretive clause
    • "I resign my life, but not my honour" is a discrete proposition.

    Usage notes

    * Often confused with discreet.

    Derived terms

    * discrete variable * discreteness

    Antonyms

    * continuous * (electrical engineering) integrated * (audio engineering) multiplexed

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    subframe

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia subframe)
  • A subsidiary frame (chunk of data).
  • * 2001 , John Watkinson, An introduction to digital video
    • Four status bits accompany each subframe .
  • A structural component of a vehicle, such as an automobile or aircraft, that uses a discrete, separate structure within a larger body-on-frame or unit body to carry certain components, such as the engine, drivetrain, or suspension.
  • (Internet) One of the HTML frames that makes up a frameset.
  • * 1998 , Steven E Callihan, Create your first Web Page in a weekend
    • Specify the dimensions of your main frame and subframes and this online utility will create them for you.