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What does arbitrary mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word arbitrary? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (usually of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
  2. Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.
  3. (mathematics) Any, out of all that are possible.
  4. Determined by independent arbiter.
  5. (linguistics) Not representative or symbolic; not iconic.
Noun
  1. Anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.
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