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AWL Sublist 8 · Academic Word
arbitrary
/ˈɑrbɪtreri/ Syllables: ar·bi·tra·ry
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Based on random choice or personal whim rather than reason, rule, or objective principle.
Synonyms
capricious
whimsical
unreasoned
Antonyms
reasoned
systematic
Translations
arbitrary in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
تعسفي، اعتباطي
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
عندما يتم اتخاذ قرار بناءً على اختيار عشوائي أو رغبة شخصية، وليس بناءً على سبب منطقي أو نظام.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Arbitrary decisions lack clear rules or reasons. Students protest arbitrary grading when rubrics do not explain how marks were assigned in coursework.
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Memory TipArbitrary feels like a judge with no law — decisions without principle.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Critics argued the funding cap was arbitrary because it ignored regional cost differences in research.
An arbitrary deadline discouraged thorough peer review before the conference proceedings were published.
The coding manual warned against arbitrary category splits that would distort comparative survey results.
Word Families & Pronunciation
arbitrary
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| adverb | arbitrarily |
| noun | arbitrariness |
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