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discretio.

separation; discretion, discrimination, power of distinguishing, discernment;

9 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[dɪsˈkreː.ti.oː]Classical-Latin[disˈkrɛt.t͡si.o]

  1. separation

    declension-3 · post-Classical

  2. difference, distinction

    declension-3 · post-Classical

  3. discernment, discrimination

    Late-Latin · declension-3 · post-Classical
Where this word comes from

Post-Classical. From discernō (“to separate, divide”) + -tiō (“-tion”, noun suffix).

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