arbitrary

Intermediate

/ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/

adjective
Based on factors that appear random

arbitrary in a sentence

  • “The boy's decision to choose one college over another seems arbitrary.”
  • “I don't know why I chose that one; it was a completely arbitrary decision.”
  • “An arbitrary number has been assigned to each district.”

What does “arbitrary” mean?

arbitrary (adjective) means based on factors that appear random. It is pronounced /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "arbitrary" mean?
arbitrary (adjective) means: Based on factors that appear random
How do you pronounce "arbitrary"?
"arbitrary" is pronounced /ˈɑːr.bə.trer.i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "arbitrary" in a sentence?
Here is "arbitrary" used in a sentence: The boy's decision to choose one college over another seems arbitrary.

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