For Arbitrary we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Geography, Logistics, Political and Teacher Evaluation.

Arbitrary (Anthromorphemics)

A characteristic of language that refers to the fact that a word, or other unit of sound, has no real connection to the thing it refers to. The meanings of the arbitrary elements of a language must be learned.

Arbitrary (Anthropology)

A characteristic of language that refers to the fact that a word, or other unit of sound, has no real connection to the thing it refers to. The meanings of the arbitrary elements of a language must be learned.

Arbitrary (Geography)

Seemingly random or without reason or system. Dependent on a whim.

Arbitrary (Logistics)

A stated amount over a fixed rate to one point to make a rate to another point.

Arbitrary (Political)

Derived from opinion, random choice, or chance. When people speak of an artibrary decison they usually mean an unfair one, one that is not based on logic, standard rules, or accepted customs.

Arbitrary (Teacher Evaluation)

A characteristics of a decision or action that is uninformed or is based upon one person's judgment or discretion. See Capricious.

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