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 | ||