discretion
/dɪˈskɹɛʃən/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.90 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair."
- "With regard to a woman, at nine years of age, she was, if married, considered entitled to her dower; at twelve, she may consent to marriage; at fourteen, she is at years of discretion, and may choose a guardian; […]"
- "I leave that to your discretion."
- "The police came and searched us at their discretion because we were shouting at each other's faces."
Etymology
From Middle English discrecioun, from Old French discretion, from Late Latin discrētiō, from Latin discerno. Equivalent to discreet + -ion.