arbitrary

ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri
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Translation of arbitrary into German

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Adjective

1.

choice

based on random choice or personal whim
  • The decision to pick a card was completely arbitrary..Die Entscheidung, eine Karte zu ziehen, war völlig willkürlich
2.

mathematics

TECH.
any, out of all possible choices
TECH.
  • Choose an arbitrary number from the set.Wähle eine beliebige Zahl aus der Menge.
3.

government

despotic or dictatorial in nature
  • The arbitrary rule was oppressive.Die Herrschaft war despotisch und unterdrückend.
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Expressions with arbitrary: examples in English and translations in German

Willkürlichkeit
They criticized the arbitrary nature of the new grading policy.
willkürliche Macht
Willkürherrschaft
The constitution was written to protect citizens from arbitrary power.
willkürliche Inhaftierung
willkürliche Haft
The report documented cases of arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters.
beliebige Größe
The array can be of arbitrary size.
willkürliche Einheit
The results are expressed in arbitrary units.

Synonyms and analogies of arbitrary in English

Examples of arbitrary in a sentence

  • The rules appeared arbitrary and unfair.
  • Select an arbitrary point on the graph.
  • An arbitrary function can be used in this equation.
  • The arbitrary decisions of the leader caused unrest.
  • Citizens feared the arbitrary actions of the regime.

Translations of "arbitrary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
willkürlichadj.

Teenagers often rage against the machine when school rules feel unfair and arbitrary.

Jugendliche rebellieren oft gegen das System, wenn Schulregeln unfair und willkürlich erscheinen.

beliebigadj.

An arbitrary number of regions within one image is supported.

Es können beliebig viele Regionen aus einem Bild übergeben werden.

beliebigeadj.

After all, it is just an arbitrary string of random characters.

Immerhin ist es nur eine beliebige Folge von zufälligen Zeichen.

arbiträradj.

Personal and complex, interlaced with its own biography while not being arbitrary.

Persönlich und komplex, verwoben mit der eigenen Biographie und trotzdem nicht arbiträr.

zufälligadj.

The resulting abstractions are neither rigidly systematic nor entirely arbitrary.

Im Ergebnis sind Conways Abstraktionen dabei weder völlig systematisch noch rein zufällig.

eigenmächtigadj.

The warranty does not apply to arbitrary alterations performed on the machine.

Die Garantie gilt nicht für eigenmächtig vorgenommene Modifikationen an der Maschine.

freiadj.

The model has an arbitrary resolution in each spatial direction.

Das Modell wird mit einer frei wählbaren räumlichen Auflösung aufgebaut.

unbegründetadj.

His criticism felt arbitrary, lacking clear reasons or constructive feedback.

Seine Kritik wirkte unbegründet, ohne klare Argumente oder konstruktives Feedback.

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Other translations for arbitrary:

  • launischadj.
  • eigenwilligadj.
  • tyrannischadj.
  • rücksichtslosadj.
  • launenhaftadj.

arbitrary: Examples and translations in context

The dictator's regime was characterized by rough justice and arbitrary punishments.

Das Regime des Diktators war durch Faustrecht und willkürliche Bestrafungen gekennzeichnet.

The concept of due process protects individuals from arbitrary treatment by the state.

Das Konzept des fairen Verfahrens schützt Individuen vor willkürlicher Behandlung durch den Staat.

Such arbitrary grading makes a nonsense of the notion of academic meritocracy.

Eine derart willkürliche Benotung führt die Vorstellung akademischer Meritokratie ad absurdum.

Students rail against the professor, complaining that his grading is arbitrary and inconsistent.

Studierende schimpfen über den Professor und beklagen, seine Benotung sei willkürlich und inkonsequent.

In the last instance, the constitution guarantees citizens protection against arbitrary state interference.

Letzten Endes garantiert die Verfassung den Bürgern Schutz vor willkürlichen Eingriffen des Staates.

Citizens felt their rights were at the whim of arbitrary new regulations.

Bürger fühlten, ihre Rechte stünden nach Gutdünken von willkürlichen neuen Vorschriften.

Due process of law protects individuals against arbitrary actions by the government.

Das ordnungsgemäße Verfahren schützt Einzelpersonen vor willkürlichen Maßnahmen der Regierung.

Independent courts remain a pillar of civilization, protecting citizens from arbitrary government power.

Unabhängige Gerichte bleiben eine Stütze der Gesellschaft, weil sie Bürger vor willkürlicher Staatsmacht schützen.

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