arbitrary — based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrbɪtreri/
Korean meaning: 임의의, 자의적인, 독단적인
Korean pronunciation: **아**비트레리
Example Sentences
- The boss fired employees with arbitrary reasons like 'I don't like your shoes.'
- Setting the meeting time by flipping a coin seems rather arbitrary.
- The arbitrary speed limit changes every few miles on this highway.
arbitrary
ADJECTIVE//ˈɑːrbɪtreri//
based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system
The chef makes arbitrary dish assignments ignoring the actual orders
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When necessary becomes temporary, justice turns arbitrary!
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Origin
From Latin 'arbitrarius' meaning 'dependent on the will or decision of an arbiter,' derived from 'arbiter' (judge or decision-maker). The word entered English in the 15th century via Old French.
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“The boss fired employees with arbitrary reasons like 'I don't like your shoes.'”
“Setting the meeting time by flipping a coin seems rather arbitrary.”
“The arbitrary speed limit changes every few miles on this highway.”
“His arbitrary color choices made the painting look like a rainbow exploded.”
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