Arbitrary comes from the Latin noun arbiter, which means “judge” and is the source of the English word arbiter, also meaning “judge.”

ARBITRARILY definition: based on the judgment or will of an individual. See examples of arbitrarily used in a sentence.

Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle: stopped at the first motel we passed, an arbitrary choice.

ARBITRARILY definition: 1. in a way that is based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason: 2. in a way that…. Learn more.

ARBITRARILY definition: founded on or subject to personal whims , prejudices , etc; capricious | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

Definition of arbitrarily adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

In an arbitrary manner. To an arbitrary degree. The poor kid didn't even have a real birthday, only the arbitrarily chosen date of January 1st. The name is comparatively modern, and is, no doubt, …

The adverb arbitrarily describes something that's done haphazardly, based on random chance or on your own whim of the moment. If you go to a movie and know nothing about anything that's playing, …

Arbitrarily refers to an action or decision made at random, without any specific pattern, system, or plan. It is often based on personal whim or preference, rather than on reason or a systematic methodology.

arbitrarily (comparative more arbitrarily, superlative most arbitrarily) In an arbitrary manner. Antonym: unarbitrarily The winner was chosen arbitrarily.