Something that is arbitrary is subject to being judgment or individual will and is completely contingent on an individual's own discretion. Arbitrary rule is a ruling (usually from a judge) that is not limited by the law.
The rules were completely arbitrary.
No, morphology is not completely arbitrary in grammar. It involves the structure and formation of words, which often follow rules and patterns in a language. These rules dictate how words are created, and while there may be exceptions, there is still systematicity in how morphological rules apply.
A 'no parking' sign is non-arbitrary because it conveys a specific rule or regulation prohibiting parking in a certain area. It is based on established rules and is not subject to individual interpretation.
Arbitrary position refers to a situation where an object or element can be located at any point within a defined space or system without specific constraints or rules governing its placement. In this context, the position is chosen without a specific reason or pattern.
It's just a naming convention. The rules of nomenclature were somewhat arbitrary at first. Then the need of standardization became apparent, and so formal naming rules came into play (sort of).
Sign languages are not arbitrary; they have grammatical structures and rules just like spoken languages. They use gestures, hand movements, and facial expressions to convey meaning. Each sign in sign language has a specific meaning and is not randomly assigned.
These are our output. But it is Arbitrary.
Nobody made him do it; his decision was arbitrary.
Arbitrary Execution was created in 1989.
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her choice of clothing seemed arbitrary!
Design of flags, though it may follow some rules, is still rather arbitrary. And is up to the country concerned to choose.