Discreet means tactful, unobtrusive, or careful about keeping something private. Discrete means separate and distinct. These homophones are both adjectives.
Choose discreet for tact or privacy
Omar made a discreet inquiry about the missing envelope. He asked without drawing attention. A discreet reminder can be one that the recipient notices without anyone else noticing it.
Choose discrete for separate units
The report counts three discrete events. The report treats each event as a separate occurrence. The survey divided responses into discrete categories uses the word for clearly distinct groups. The two e letters in discrete are separated by t. That can help you remember which spelling goes with separate things.
