Definitions
- Describing a decision or action made without any specific reason or logic. - Referring to something done based on personal preference or whim. - Talking about a choice or selection made without following a set rule or pattern.
- Describing a selection or choice made without any particular order or purpose. - Referring to something done by chance or without a specific pattern. - Talking about a process or event that occurs without a predictable sequence or outcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions or choices made without a specific reason or pattern.
- 2Both words imply a lack of order or predictability.
- 3Both words can be used to describe decisions or selections that are not based on logic or rules.
What is the difference?
- 1Reasoning: Arbitrarily suggests a decision made based on personal preference or without following a set rule, while randomly implies a choice made by chance or without a specific pattern.
- 2Order: Arbitrarily does not necessarily involve a lack of order, while randomly implies a lack of specific order or sequence.
- 3Outcome: Arbitrarily does not imply an unpredictable outcome, while randomly suggests that the result is not predetermined or easily anticipated.
- 4Pattern: Arbitrarily does not involve a lack of pattern, while randomly suggests a lack of specific pattern or sequence.
- 5Usage: Arbitrarily is more commonly used in the context of decision-making, while randomly can be used in a broader range of situations.
Remember this!
Arbitrarily and randomly are synonyms that describe actions or choices made without a specific reason or pattern. However, there are some differences between the two words. Arbitrarily suggests a decision made based on personal preference or without following a set rule, while randomly implies a choice made by chance or without a specific pattern. Additionally, arbitrarily does not necessarily involve a lack of order or predictability, while randomly suggests a lack of specific order or sequence.
