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vilkårlig — meaning in English

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English meaning

arbitrary adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.

Senses

vilkårlig is used for these senses in English:

arbitrary Determined by impulse rather than reason; often connoting heavy-handedness.
arbitrary (mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.

arbitrary — full definition

adj Based on personal choice or chance rather than any clear reason, rule, or system.
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.

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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”.

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”.

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