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discretional

/dɪˈskrɛʃ.ən.əl/

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adjective

/dɪˈskrɛʃ.ən.əl/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, означающее 'оставленный на усмотрение или суждение отдельного лица', в современном английском языке в значительной степени заменённое словом 'discretionary'.

An adjective meaning 'left to individual choice or judgment,' now largely replaced by 'discretionary' in modern English.

  1. Based on personal judgmentC1formal

    Involving or relying on one's own judgment or choice rather than fixed rules.

    ruДискреционный

    • The manager has discretional authority to approve overtime.
    • The judge's discretional power allows for flexibility in sentencing.
    • The committee made a discretional decision based on the circumstances.

    Synonymsdiscretionaryelectiveoptionalsubjectivevoluntary

    Antonymscompulsorymandatoryobligatoryrequired

Forms
  • more discretional comparative form
  • most discretional superlative form