Arbitrary meaning: Something that's arbitrary seems like it's

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. The meaning of ARBITRARY is existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will. How to use arbitrary in a sentence. arbitrary meaning , definition , what is arbitrary : decided or arranged without any reason o...: Learn more. 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.