Word: nondiscretionary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
dis
cre
tion
ar
y
Definition: Not discretionary; thus, frequently, mandatory
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: discretion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: asunder, in pieces, apart, in two
Affix: cernō
Language: la
Decoded: cerno
Meaning: see, discern
Affix: -ary
Language: en
Meaning: pertaining to