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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