discretionary

Meaning

Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.

Available for use at the discretion of the user; optional.

Left to individual choice or judgment; not mandatory.

Example Sentences

He set aside some discretionary income for travel.

Discretionary spending is the money left over after essential expenses.

He used his discretionary power to approve the request.

Synonyms

optional, flexible, voluntary, elective, arbitrary, noncompulsory

Entry 1

optional, flexible, voluntary

Entry 2

optional, voluntary

Entry 3

optional, voluntary, elective, arbitrary, noncompulsory

Antonyms

mandatory, obligatory, required, compulsory

Entry 1

mandatory, obligatory, required

Entry 2

mandatory, obligatory

Entry 3

mandatory, compulsory, required

Collocations

discretionary power, discretionary spending, discretionary authority, discretionary decision