English adjective: discretionary | |||
1. | discretionary having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment | ||
Samples | The commission has discretionary power to award extra funds. | ||
Synonyms | discretional | ||
Similar | arbitrary | ||
Antonyms | nonarbitrary, unarbitrary | ||
2. | discretionary (especially of funds) not earmarked; available for use as needed | ||
Samples | Discretionary funds. Discretionary income. | ||
Similar | unrestricted | ||
Antonyms | restricted | ||