arbitrary in French
arbitrary in French is arbitraire, quelconque — arbitrary means based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
arbitrary in French
arbitraire
quelconque
(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
arbitraire
(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
What does "arbitrary" mean?
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adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
"The rule felt completely arbitrary — nobody could explain why it existed."
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adj Used, in mathematics and logic, to mean "any one you like" out of all the possibilities — not random in the everyday sense, but unspecified.
"Let n be an arbitrary positive integer."
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arbitrary in a sentence
- The rule felt completely arbitrary — nobody could explain why it existed.
- They picked a seemingly arbitrary cutoff date for applications.
- Let n be an arbitrary positive integer.
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What is "arbitrary" in French?
"arbitrary" in French is arbitraire, quelconque. arbitrary means: Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
How do you use "arbitrary" in a sentence?
Example: "The rule felt completely arbitrary — nobody could explain why it existed." In French, "arbitrary" is arbitraire, quelconque.
Are there other ways to say "arbitrary" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "arbitrary": arbitraire, quelconque.
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