LookItUparbitrary
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈɑrbətrɛri/ · UK /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/
arbitrary means: Chosen or done without a clear or reasonable basis.
adjective
Chosen or done without a clear or reasonable basis.
- The deadline seems arbitrary.
- They chose an arbitrary number of participants.
- The law protects people against arbitrary arrest.
Decided by personal choice rather than a rule or a difference that everyone can measure.
- The choice of names was arbitrary.
- We used arbitrary symbols for the two groups.
- Their arbitrary classification reflects personal preferences.
Using power according to sudden wishes, without reason or concern for other people.
- The people feared their arbitrary ruler.
- Her arbitrary punishments left the staff feeling helpless.
- He exercised arbitrary power over every village.
Questions about arbitrary
What does arbitrary mean?
Chosen or done without a clear or reasonable basis.
What is arbitrary in other languages?
Türkçe: keyfi · Español: arbitrario · Français: arbitraire · Deutsch: willkürlich · Italiano: arbitrario · 日本語: 恣意的な
How do you pronounce arbitrary?
In American English /ˈɑrbətrɛri/; in British English /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/.
How do you use arbitrary in a sentence?
The deadline seems arbitrary. They chose an arbitrary number of participants.
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