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arbitrary
based on whim, not reason
Synonyms
- random
- capricious
- whimsical
Antonyms
- principled
- reasoned
arbitrary in a sentence
The teacher's seating chart seemed entirely arbitrary.
His decision seemed arbitrary, with no real reason behind it.
Where it comes from
From Latin arbitrarius 'depending on the will'
Memory hook
ARBITRARY — chosen by an ARBITRary judge's whim.
Read it in context
- Writing at the Edges Arts