Discretionary

Synonyms of discretionary

• elective
• voluntary
• optional

Antonyms of discretionary

• mandatory
• compulsory
• obligatory

Collocations of discretionary

discretionary income

Frequency: 80 %

After paying for necessities, they had some discretionary income to spend on entertainment.

discretionary spending

Frequency: 75 %

She carefully budgeted her discretionary spending on non-essential items.

discretionary power

Frequency: 65 %

The CEO wielded discretionary power over the company's direction.

discretionary authority

Frequency: 60 %

As the manager, he had discretionary authority to make decisions without consulting higher-ups.

discretionary time

Frequency: 50 %

She used her discretionary time to pursue hobbies and personal interests.

Idiomatic Expressions for discretionary

• Phrase: discretionary spending
  Meaning: Funds that are not essential and can be used or saved at one's own discretion.
  Usage: The government has allocated a portion of the budget for discretionary spending.