arbitrarily

adverb5 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

Used when picking an option without a specific criterion or reason.

Used when selecting an item or person from a group without a specific method.

Used when making a decision based on personal whim rather than logic or evidence.

Used when forcing a rule, tax, or condition on others without justification.

Used when separating a whole into parts without following a logical or fair method.