Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

totally-arbitrary

Adjective

/ˈtoʊ.t̬ally ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɛr.i/

Definition

Completely based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Examples

The selection of the winners seemed totally arbitrary, leading many to question the fairness of the contest.
Her choice of outfit felt totally arbitrary, as she had no specific reason for selecting those particular clothes.
The label assigned to the categories was totally arbitrary, with no real connection to the content they represented.

Meaning

The term ‘totally-arbitrary’ describes something that lacks any logical reasoning or predetermined standard, often suggesting randomness in decision-making or classification.