adj
Meaning 1
discretionary
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
discretional
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adjective satellite
Meaning 2
having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: discretionary
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From discretion + -al.