Arbitrary meaning: Definition of arbitrary adjective

Definition of arbitrary adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (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 makes unpredictable, arbitrary decisions. ARBITRARY meaning : 1. based on chance rather than being planned or based on reason: 2. using unlimited personal power…. Learn more. 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 meaning , definition , what is arbitrary : decided or arranged without any reason o...: Learn more.