arbitrarily-selected
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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrəli sɪˈlɛktɪd/
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/ˌɑːbɪˈtrɛərəli sɪˈlɛktɪd/
(arbitrarily-select)
random choice
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arbitrarily-selected' originates from the Latin word 'arbitrarius,' where 'arbitr-' meant 'judge or witness.'
Historical Evolution
'arbitrarius' transformed into the French word 'arbitraire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'arbitrary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dependent on the will or judgment of someone,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'randomly chosen.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
chosen without any specific criteria or method; random.
The participants were arbitrarily-selected for the study.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 07:30