The adverb arbitrarily describes something that's done haphazardly, based on random chance or on your own whim of the moment. ... When there's not much reason behind your actions, they're done arbitrarily.

What does arbitrarily mean?

1 : made, chosen, or acting without thought of what is fair or right arbitrary decisions an arbitrary ruler. 2 : seeming to have been made or chosen by chance We were given an arbitrary list of books to choose from. Other Words from arbitrary. arbitrarily \ ˌär-​bə-​ˈtrer-​ə-​lē \ adverb.

What is the adverb form of arbitrary?

arbitrarily. In an arbitrary manner. To an arbitrary degree.