What does arbitrariness mean?
Arbitrariness means The quality or state of being arbitrary; the extent to which something is arbitrary..
Arbitrariness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quality or state of being arbitrary; the extent to which something is arbitrary..
Example Sentences
Passion, providence, and imitation are conventionally the respective ruling forces of these three processes. Yet to take them at face value, as an innocent reading of the poem might advise, would be to betray Garcilaso’s own efforts, in this sonnet and elsewhere, to expose the arbitrariness of grandiose idealist concepts such as Platonic love and providential history.
Synonyms for arbitrariness
Antonyms for arbitrariness
Related Words
Word Forms
- arbitrarinesses
- arbitraryness
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for arbitrariness?
Common synonyms include arbitrarity, capriciousness, whimsy, whimsicality.
What is the opposite of arbitrariness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use arbitrariness in a sentence?
Passion, providence, and imitation are conventionally the respective ruling forces of these three processes. Yet to take them at face value, as an innocent reading of the poem might advise, would be to betray Garcilaso’s own efforts, in this sonnet and elsewhere, to expose the arbitrariness of grandiose idealist concepts such as Platonic love and providential history.
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