Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Choosing or deciding something based on personal preference rather than a system or reason.
Arbitrary
/ˈɑːbətrəri/Synonyms:
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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.
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