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
Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.
tilfeldig
(mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
vilkårlig
(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 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 rule felt completely arbitrary — nobody could explain why it existed." 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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