English Explanatory Dictionary

discretionary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-discretionary.wav /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/

Word forms

discretionary more discretionary most discretionary

Etymology

From discretion + -ary (“pertaining to”). Compare French discrétionnaire.

Synonyms

elective optional

Derived words

discretionarily discretionary account discretionary fiscal policy discretionary income discretionary spending nondiscretionary nondiscretionary spending
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