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Added 9 October 2026

discretion

/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ noun

Latin root: discrētiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about discretion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The quality of being discreet.
Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
The freedom to make one's own judgements.
I leave that to your discretion.

Origin

From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.

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