Definition

Not based on random choice or personal whim; determined by specific rules or criteria.

Example

The selection process for the scholarship was nonarbitrary, following strict guidelines to ensure fairness.

Conversation

I was reading about decision-making models and found something interesting.

Oh really? What did you discover?

They mentioned that some choices are nonarbitrary and based on solid reasoning.

That makes sense! It's good to have a foundation for our decisions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonarbitrary → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "arbitrary" (from Latin "arbitrarius", meaning depending on choice or judgment). The word "nonarbitrary" means not based on random choice or personal whim, but rather on reason or principle.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'based on choice' ('arbitrarius') to remember that 'nonarbitrary' means something that is not decided by random choice.

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