arbitrary in Norwegian

arbitrary in Norwegian is vilkårlig, tilfeldig — arbitrary means based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.

arbitrary in Norwegian

vilkårlig

adj

Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.

tilfeldig

adj

(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.

vilkårlig

adj

(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.

What does "arbitrary" mean?

adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
"The teacher's marking seemed arbitrary, with similar answers receiving very different grades."
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.
"Choose an arbitrary point on the circle and draw a line through it."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

arbitrary in a sentence

The teacher's marking seemed arbitrary, with similar answers receiving very different grades.
The rule felt completely arbitrary — nobody could explain why it existed.
Choose an arbitrary point on the circle and draw a line through it.
The proof works for an arbitrary triangle, not just a special case.

Similar words in Norwegian

capricious random whimsical

Common Norwegian translations

the of to and in I that for you it on with

Frequently asked questions

What is "arbitrary" in Norwegian?

"arbitrary" in Norwegian is vilkårlig, tilfeldig. 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 teacher's marking seemed arbitrary, with similar answers receiving very different grades." In Norwegian, "arbitrary" is vilkårlig, tilfeldig.

Are there other ways to say "arbitrary" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "arbitrary": vilkårlig, tilfeldig.

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