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Arbitrary
/ˈɑːbətrəri/
Choosing or deciding something based on personal preference rather than a system or reason.
Synonyms:
random
capricious
erratic
subjective
unpredictable
Antonyms:
rational
systematic
reasoned
objective
consistent
Examples:
The committee's decision seemed purely
arbitrary
.
Arbitrary
rules often lead to unfair outcomes.
His
arbitrary
choice surprised everyone at the meeting.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin
arbitrarius
, stemming from
arbiter
, meaning judge or someone who decides.
Usage Statistics:
10 mentions per 1 million words
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