Arbitrary
/ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:14 pts9 letters
Definition of Arbitrary
adjective
- (usually of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.
"Benjamin Franklin's designation of "positive" and "negative" to different charges was arbitrary."
- Determined by impulse rather than reason; heavy-handed.
- Any, out of all that are possible.
"The equation is true for an arbitrary value of x."
- Determined by independent arbiter.
- Not representative or symbolic; not iconic.
Anagrams of Arbitrary
No exact anagrams found for "arbitrary". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
a1
r1
b3
i1
t1
r1
a1
r1
y4
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Arbitrary
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Arbitrary"
Arbitrary is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Arbitrary" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "arbitrary" is a medium-scoring word.