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dis·cre·tion·ar·y
 discretionary
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- pronunciation:
- dih
skre
sh
neI
ri
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
left to one's own judgment or decision.
- antonyms:
- compulsory
- similar words:
- optional
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| definition 2: |
to be discreetly used as needed.
discretionary income |
| related words: |
elective, voluntary |
| derivations: |
discretional (adj.), discretionally (adv.) |
The word discretionary
contains the following part:
-ary1
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means like, of, related to
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ary1 attaches to Latin roots (e.g., primary
, literary
) and to nouns (e.g., cautionary, fragmentary), forming adjectives.
Example words:
complimentary, contemporary, elementary, extraordinary, honorary, involuntary, legendary, literary, momentary, primary, revolutionary, sanitary, sedimentary, solitary, stationary, temporary, voluntary
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