The meaning of ARBITRARY is chosen, decided, etc. seemingly at random or on a whim rather than in a reasoned or methodical way; also : random. How to use arbitrary in a sentence.

ARBITRARY definition: subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion. See examples of arbitrary used in a sentence.

ARBITRARY definition: 1. based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason: 2. using unlimited personal power…. Learn more.

(of an action, a decision, a rule, etc.) not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary. He …

Something that's arbitrary seems like it's chosen at random instead of following a consistent rule. Team members would dislike their coach using a totally arbitrary method to pick starting players.

1. subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision. 2. decided by a judge or arbiter rather than by a law or statute. 3. having …

subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision. decided by a judge or arbiter rather than by a law or statute.