discretionary

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
  2. adjective (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

discretional

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arbitrary

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