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/ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛrɪli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
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/ˈɑːbɪˌtrɛərɪli dɪˈsaɪdɪd/
(arbitrary)
random choice
Etymology
'arbitrarily-decided' originates from 'Latin', specifically the word 'arbitrarius,' where 'arbitr-' meant 'judge or witness'.
'arbitrarius' transformed into the English word 'arbitrary,' and eventually became the modern English phrase 'arbitrarily-decided'.
Initially, it meant 'decided by a judge or witness,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'decided by chance or whim'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle.
The rules were arbitrarily-decided, leaving many participants confused.
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Last updated: 2025/05/19 23:38