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arbitrarily

/ˌɑː.bɪˈtrær.ɪ.li/

/ˌɑr.bɪˈtrɛr.ɪ.li/

Translations

arbitrarilyadverb

/ˌɑː.bɪˈtrær.ɪ.li/

/ˌɑr.bɪˈtrɛr.ɪ.li/

arbitrairementDe façon fondée sur le hasard ou le caprice, sans raison ni système.

The tasks were assigned arbitrarily, without considering anyone's preferences or skills.

Les tâches ont été attribuées arbitrairement, sans tenir compte des préférences ou des compétences de chacun.

arbitrairementSans contrainte ni responsabilité, par simple volonté ou autorité.

The ruler could confiscate property arbitrarily, ignoring established laws.

Le souverain pouvait confisquer des biens arbitrairement, en ignorant les lois établies.

Additional translations

arbitrairementEn mathématiques ou en langage technique, pour indiquer qu’une grandeur peut être choisie aussi petite ou aussi grande que nécessaire.

Synonyms

arbitrarilyadverb

In a manner based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

The tasks were assigned arbitrarily, without considering anyone's preferences or skills.

Without restraint, law, or accountability; based solely on individual will or authority.

The ruler could confiscate property arbitrarily, ignoring established laws.

To any unspecified or required degree (typically used with words such as "small" or "large" in technical or mathematical contexts).

Let ε be chosen arbitrarily small so that the limit exists.