Associations to the word «Arbitrary»
Noun
- Detention
- Imposition
- Integer
- Cruel
- Precision
- Signified
- Discretion
- Interference
- Algorithm
- Vector
- Graph
- Torture
- Punishment
- Distinction
- Definition
- Abuse
- Arrest
- Killing
- Execution
- Seizure
- Violation
- Function
- Rule
- Sequence
- Input
- Value
- Interval
- Recourse
- Generalization
- Integral
- Tensor
- Deprivation
- Exclusion
- Vertex
- Decomposition
- Tyranny
- Np
- Polynomial
- Approximation
- Subset
- Theorem
- Privacy
- Permutation
- Hilbert
- Matrice
- Detainee
- Convergence
- Axiom
- Byte
- Manifold
- Beating
- Waveguide
- Polygon
Adjective
- Unreasonable
- Unconstitutional
- Unjust
- Oppressive
- Finite
- Unlawful
- Subjective
- Inconsistent
- Meaningless
- Rational
- Linear
- Absolute
- Infinite
- Judicial
- Fixed
- Random
- Arbitrary
- Power
- Rights
- Erratic
- Plane
- Stochastic
- Polynomial
- Erroneous
- Lawless
- Invariant
- Topological
- Ambiguous
- Corrupt
- Euclidean
- Abusive
- Suggestive
- Unnecessary
- Planar
- Artificial
- Orthogonal
Wiktionary
ARBITRARY, adjective. (usually of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
ARBITRARY, adjective. Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.
ARBITRARY, adjective. (mathematics) Any and all possible.
ARBITRARY, adjective. Determined by independent arbiter.
ARBITRARY, noun. Anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.
Dictionary definition
ARBITRARY, adjective. Based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice; "an arbitrary decision"; "the arbitrary rule of a dictator"; "an arbitrary penalty"; "of arbitrary size and shape"; "an arbitrary choice"; "arbitrary division of the group into halves".
Wise words
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principles are fixed, but the manner in which the principles
of generation are used is free and infinitely varied. Even
the interpretation and use of words involves a process of
free creation.