discretionary — available for use at the discretion of the user; optional or left to personal choice
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: available for use at the discretion of the user; optional or left to personal choice
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈskreʃəˌneri/
Example Sentences
- After paying all the bills, I have very little discretionary money left for shopping.
- The CEO's discretionary budget for team lunches made him surprisingly popular.
- Investment in luxury items is considered discretionary spending.
discretionary
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈskreʃəˌneri/]
available for use at the discretion of the user; optional or left to personal choice
A discretionary choice as an employee selects their preferred snack option freely
Discretionary choices shine with visionary light — legendary decisions crafted from dictionary wisdom, defining your extraordinary flight
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'discretionarius', derived from 'discretio' meaning 'separation' or 'discernment', which comes from 'discretus' (past participle of 'discernere', meaning 'to separate' or 'to distinguish'). The word entered Middle English through Old French.
Breakdown
discern (to distinguish) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action/result) + -ary (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = discretionary
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After paying all the bills, I have very little discretionary money left for shopping.”
“The CEO's discretionary budget for team lunches made him surprisingly popular.”
“Investment in luxury items is considered discretionary spending.”
“My boss has discretionary power to approve overtime, but he uses it like he's rationing water in the desert.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.