arbitrary

adjective

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There are 4 syllables in the word arbitrary.

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Definition of arbitrary:

arbitrary (adjective):: not done according to any plan or for any particular reason; based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice.; existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will

Synonyms for arbitrary:

arrogant

authoritarian

capricious

chance

commanding

demanding

dictatorial

discretional

discretionary

dominant

domineering

erratic

fanciful

high-handed

imperious

impulsive

inconsistent

optional

overbearing

peremptory

personal

random

subjective

totalitarian

tyrannical

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Antonyms for arbitrary:

arranged

businesslike

careful

chosen

coherent

conscientious

considered

consistent

controlled

coordinated

critical

definite

deliberate

dependable

designed

disciplined

discriminating

discriminatory

efficient

exact

exclusive

fastidious

fixed

formal

homogeneous

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