arbitrary – Based on chance rather than planning or reason
(Pronounced ar-bit-rerry)
To remember the definition of the word arbitrary, use the following mnemonic:
Her arse was bitten by a hairy dog (arbitrary) but this was by chance because the dog was blind.
Examples of arbitrary in a sentence
In spite of the cold weather, we made an arbitrary trip to the beach.
Because the group could not come to a decision on lunch, Katherine made an arbitrary choice and ordered pizza.
Emily made an arbitrary decision to drive across the country.
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