Pronunciation: [dɪskɹˈɛʃənə͡li] (IPA) 
Discretionally is spelled dɪˈskrɛʃənəli. The word is an adverb form of discretion, which means the quality of behaving or speaking in an unobtrusive manner to avoid offending others or revealing one's inner thoughts. In the IPA phonetic transcription, "d" is pronounced as "d", "i" as "ɪ", "s" as "s", "k" as "k", "r" as "r", "e" as "ɛ", "sh" as "ʃ", "n" as "n", "a" as "ə", "l" as "l" and "y" as "i".
Discretionally (adverb) refers to an action or decision made based on one's own judgment, without being strictly bound by rules or external influences. Derived from the noun "discretion," it emphasizes the exercise of individual choice and personal preference.
When used to describe an action, discretionally suggests that it is carried out as a result of one's own discretion, rather than being driven by obligation or necessity. This often implies the freedom to make choices guided by one's own intuition or insight, rather than being required to follow a predetermined path or set of rules.
Similarly, when applied to a decision, discretionally indicates that it is made independently and with autonomy. In this context, individuals are given the authority to make choices based on their own perception of what is appropriate, reasonable, or beneficial, rather than being mandated or directed by external forces.
The term discretionally can be commonly found in various contexts, such as legal or administrative settings, where a person in a position of power or authority is granted discretionary power. This grant allows them to make decisions according to their own judgment, within the confines of the law or predetermined guidelines.
Overall, discretionally pertains to actions or decisions that are made through personal judgment and choice, providing individuals with the flexibility and freedom to exercise their own discernment or preference.
The word "discretionally" is derived from the base word "discretion", which comes from the Latin term "discretio" meaning "separation" or "distinction". It is derived from the verb "discernere", which means "to separate" or "to distinguish". The suffix "ally" is added to "discretion" to form the adverb "discretionally", indicating that something is done with discretion or in a discretionary manner.
