discretionary
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adjective \-ˈkre-shə-ˌner-ē\Definition of DISCRETIONARY
1
: left to discretion : exercised at one's own discretion
2
: available for discretionary use <discretionary purchasing power>
See Examples of DISCRETIONARY
- <discretionary spending on luxuries dropped dramatically last year>
First Known Use of DISCRETIONARY
1698
Related to DISCRETIONARY
- Antonyms
- compulsory, mandatory, nonelective, nonvoluntary, obligatory, required
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Rhymes with DISCRETIONARY
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