Arbitrarily: meaning, definitions and examples
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arbitrarily
[ ˈɑːrbɪtrərəli ]
in a random or capricious manner
Done according to one's own will or caprice, and therefore conveying a sense of randomness or unpredictability.
Synonyms
capriciously, haphazardly, randomly
Examples of usage
- She chose the winner arbitrarily, without any clear criteria.
- The prices seemed to be set arbitrarily, without any logic behind them.
in an unreasonable or unfair manner
Done without a valid reason or justification, often leading to unfairness or injustice.
Synonyms
irrationally, unfairly, unreasonably
Examples of usage
- The decision was made arbitrarily, ignoring the facts presented.
- The rules were applied arbitrarily, favoring some over others.
Translations
Translations of the word "arbitrarily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 arbitrariamente
🇮🇳 मनमाने तरीके से
🇩🇪 willkürlich
🇮🇩 sewenang-wenang
🇺🇦 довільно
🇵🇱 arbitralnie
🇯🇵 恣意的に
🇫🇷 arbitrairement
🇪🇸 arbitrariamente
🇹🇷 keyfi olarak
🇰🇷 임의로
🇸🇦 بشكل تعسفي
🇨🇿 libovolně
🇸🇰 ľubovoľne
🇨🇳 随意地
🇸🇮 poljubno
🇮🇸 geðþótt
🇰🇿 еркін
🇬🇪 თვითნებურად
🇦🇿 özbaşına
🇲🇽 arbitrariamente
Word origin
The word 'arbitrarily' originated from the Latin word 'arbitrarius', meaning 'dependent on the will of another or of others'. Over time, it evolved to represent actions or decisions made without constraint or reason. The concept of arbitrariness has been a subject of philosophical debate, particularly in the context of law and ethics.