arbitrarily-done
|ar-bi-trar-i-ly-done|
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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrəli dʌn/
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/ˌɑːbɪˈtrɛərəli dʌn/
(arbitrary)
random choice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arbitrary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arbitrarius,' where 'arbitr-' meant 'judge or supreme ruler.'
Historical Evolution
'arbitrarius' transformed into the Old French word 'arbitraire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arbitrary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dependent on the will or judgment of a person,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'based on random choice or personal whim.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
performed or executed without any specific pattern, reason, or system.
The project was arbitrarily-done, lacking any clear guidelines.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 02:14