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arbitrarily
This term carries a strong connotation of unfairness or lack of logic. When used in a legal or political context, it suggests a misuse of power, implying that a decision was made on a whim or through tyranny rather than following established laws or due process.
In scientific or mathematical contexts, the word is more neutral. It describes a choice made for convenience or as a starting point—such as picking a random number—where the specific value does not affect the ultimate outcome of the process.
Meanings
Examples
The software assigns a unique ID to each user arbitrarily.
You cannot just arbitrarily decide who gets a promotion without a review.
The dictator arbitrarily imprisoned anyone who questioned his authority.
I just arbitrarily picked a date for the meeting since everyone was free.
Why did you arbitrarily change the rules in the middle of the game?
The boundary lines were arbitrarily drawn across the map by the colonial powers.
She felt the teacher was arbitrarily grading the essays based on personal preference.
Let us arbitrarily choose one person from the crowd to win the prize.