arbitrarily
To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.
예시
3 / 5She arbitrarily chose a book from the shelf without looking at the titles.
She picked a book at random from the shelf without checking the titles first.
The judge was criticized for arbitrarily imposing sentences that did not align with the legal guidelines.
The judge faced criticism for handing out punishments based on personal whim rather than law.
You can't just arbitrarily decide that I'm wrong without hearing my side of the story.
You should not make a random decision that I am incorrect without listening to me.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of an 'Arbiter' (a judge) who decides 'I'll be' (arbi) picking things from a 'tray' (trarily) just because he feels like it, not because of the rules.
빠른 퀴즈
The rules were ______ applied, meaning some people were punished while others were ignored for the same offense.
정답!
정답은: arbitrarily
예시
She arbitrarily chose a book from the shelf without looking at the titles.
everydayShe picked a book at random from the shelf without checking the titles first.
The judge was criticized for arbitrarily imposing sentences that did not align with the legal guidelines.
formalThe judge faced criticism for handing out punishments based on personal whim rather than law.
You can't just arbitrarily decide that I'm wrong without hearing my side of the story.
informalYou should not make a random decision that I am incorrect without listening to me.
The participants were arbitrarily assigned to either the control group or the experimental group.
academicThe subjects were placed into groups using a random method rather than a specific system.
The project deadline was arbitrarily moved forward by two weeks, causing significant stress for the team.
businessManagement changed the deadline to an earlier date without a clear reason or consultation.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
acting arbitrarily
behaving in a way that ignores rules or logic
distributed arbitrarily
shared out in a random or unfair fashion
selected arbitrarily
picked without any particular plan or pattern
자주 혼동되는 단어
Randomly suggests a lack of pattern (often statistical), while arbitrarily implies a human choice made without reason or fairness.
사용 참고사항
This word is most frequently used in formal or academic contexts to describe decisions that seem unfair or lack a clear methodology. It often carries a negative connotation when describing the actions of authority figures.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'arbitrarily' when they simply mean 'quickly' or 'suddenly'. It must specifically involve a lack of systematic reasoning.
암기 팁
Think of an 'Arbiter' (a judge) who decides 'I'll be' (arbi) picking things from a 'tray' (trarily) just because he feels like it, not because of the rules.
어원
From the Latin 'arbitrarius' meaning 'uncertain' or 'depending on the will of another', derived from 'arbiter' meaning 'judge' or 'witness'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western legal and political discourse, 'arbitrary' power is often contrasted with the 'rule of law', representing the difference between tyranny and justice.
빠른 퀴즈
The rules were ______ applied, meaning some people were punished while others were ignored for the same offense.
정답!
정답은: arbitrarily
관련 단어
example
A1An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.
always
A1This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.
result
A1A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.
reason
A1A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.
research
A1A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.
girl
A1A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.
food
A1Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
moment
A1A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.
himself
A1A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.
force
A1Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.
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