arbitrary
/ˈɑːbɪtrəri/
English C1 · AdvancedadjectiveThinking
arbitrary (adjective) means decided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason.
Persian: دلبخواهی، خودسرانه
Meaning of arbitrary
| Word | arbitrary |
|---|---|
| Definition | decided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason |
| Persian | دلبخواهی، خودسرانه |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑːbɪtrəri/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
The deadline seemed completely arbitrary.
مهلت به نظر کاملاً دلبخواهی میآمد.
Word forms of arbitrary
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | arbitrary |
| adverb | arbitrarily |
Synonyms of arbitrary
random, capricious
Opposites of arbitrary
reasoned
Common phrases with arbitrary
- arbitrary decision
- arbitrary rule
- seem arbitrary
Related English words
capriciouschanging mood or behaviour suddenly and without reason · C2biasan unfair preference for or against someone or something · C1contemplateto think about something for a long time · C1discrepancya difference between things that should be the same · C1ostensiblyseeming to be true but possibly not · C1paradoxa situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true · C1pragmaticdealing with problems in a practical, sensible way · C1scrutinycareful and detailed examination · C1
Questions about arbitrary
What does arbitrary mean?
arbitrary (adjective) means decided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason.
What is the Persian meaning of arbitrary?
arbitrary means دلبخواهی، خودسرانه in Persian.
What level is the word arbitrary?
arbitrary is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for arbitrary?
Words close in meaning to arbitrary include random, capricious.
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