arbitrarily-separated
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/ˌɑːrbɪˈtrɛrəli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˌɑːbɪˈtrɛərəli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
random division
Etymology
'arbitrarily-separated' originates from the combination of 'arbitrary' and 'separated'. 'Arbitrary' comes from Latin 'arbitrarius', meaning 'dependent on the will or judgment of another'. 'Separated' comes from Latin 'separatus', the past participle of 'separare', meaning 'to divide'.
'Arbitrarily' evolved from the Latin 'arbitrarius' through Old French 'arbitraire', while 'separated' evolved from Latin 'separatus' through Middle English 'separaten'.
Initially, 'arbitrary' meant 'dependent on judgment', and 'separated' meant 'divided'. Together, they convey the idea of division without a systematic basis.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
divided or set apart based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
The data was arbitrarily-separated into two groups for analysis.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 07:29