arbitrary

adjective14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

Emphasizes that something is entirely without reason or system.

Emphasizes that something is entirely without reason or system.

Emphasizes that something is entirely without reason or system.

Emphasizes that the arbitrariness is the sole characteristic, without other influences.

A more formal way to say something is completely arbitrary.

Means 'very' or 'completely' arbitrary, common in British English.

Indicates that something is arbitrary to a significant but not complete degree, sometimes with a negative connotation.

Indicates that something is arbitrary to a significant but not complete degree.

Indicates that something is arbitrary to a certain, limited degree.

Indicates that something, in its fundamental nature, is arbitrary.

Suggests that something appears arbitrary on the surface, but may not be.

Suggests that something seems arbitrary based on available evidence.

Used to state that something is based on random choice or personal whim.

Used to suggest that something appears to be based on random choice.