arbitrary
IPA: ˈɑrbʌtrɛri
noun
- Anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.
adjective
- (usually of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
- Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.
- (mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
- Determined by independent arbiter.
- (linguistics) Not representative or symbolic; not iconic.
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