Finesentence logo

Arbitrariness: meaning, definitions and examples

🔀
Add to dictionary

arbitrariness

 

[ ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of restraint

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Synonyms

capriciousness, randomness, whim

Examples of usage

  • His decisions were marked by arbitrariness rather than logic.
  • The arbitrariness of the new rules frustrated the employees.
Context #2 | Noun

unpredictability

The quality of being unpredictable and subject to chance or whim.

Synonyms

inconsistency, uncertainty, volatility

Examples of usage

  • The arbitrariness of the weather made planning the event difficult.
  • We were taken aback by the arbitrariness of the judge's ruling.

Translations

Translations of the word "arbitrariness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arbitrariedade

🇮🇳 मनमानी

🇩🇪 Willkür

🇮🇩 kesewenang-wenangan

🇺🇦 самовільність

🇵🇱 dowolność

🇯🇵 恣意性 (しいせい)

🇫🇷 arbitraire

🇪🇸 arbitrariedad

🇹🇷 keyfilik

🇰🇷 자의성

🇸🇦 تعسف

🇨🇿 libovůle

🇸🇰 svojvôľa

🇨🇳 任意性 (rènyìxìng)

🇸🇮 samovoljnost

🇮🇸 geðþótti

🇰🇿 еркіндік

🇬🇪 ქვემდებარეობა

🇦🇿 özbaşınalıq

🇲🇽 arbitrariedad

Etymology

The word 'arbitrariness' is derived from the Latin word 'arbitrarius', meaning 'depending on the will or discretion of another'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of arbitrariness has been discussed in various fields such as philosophy, law, and psychology, highlighting the importance of reason and consistency in decision-making processes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,662, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.