discreet

/dɪˈskɹiːt/ · adj

Meaning

Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic.
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

Etymology / origin

From Middle English discrete, from Old French discret, from Latin discrētus, from past participle of discernere. Doublet of discrete.

discrētus(la)→
discret(Old French)→
discrete(enm)→
*krey-(ine-pro)→
discreet (English)
Relations: root, inh, der, der

Related words

*krey-(ine-pro)discrete(enm)discret(Old French)discrētus(la)

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