arbitrary
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/ˈɑːrbɪtrəri/
ar · bi · tra · ry
ˈɑːr · bɪ · trə · ri
English Definition
adj. Random and capricious; unreasonable
Significado en Español
arbitrario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tùy tiện, độc đoán
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
arbit(judgment) + ary→ capricious, random.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “arbitrary”: The committee''s decision seemed completely ____ since there were no clear guidelines provided.
A
random
B
deliberate
C
methodical
D
calculated
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A — random.
“arbitrary” means adj. Random and capricious; unreasonable
Common questions about “arbitrary”
What does “arbitrary” mean?
arbitrary — adj. Random and capricious; unreasonable. In Chinese: 武断的，随意的.
How do you pronounce “arbitrary”?
arbitrary is pronounced /ˈɑːrbɪtrəri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ar · bi · tra · ry.
Is “arbitrary” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. arbitrary appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “arbitrary”?
arbit(judgment) + ary→ capricious, random.
