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Definition
based on chance or impulse (rather than upon reasoning, consistent rules, or a proper sense of fairness)
- When Quality enters the picture as a third metaphysical entity, the preselection of facts is no longer arbitrary.Part 3 (58% in)
- But to apply these classifications to a whole field of knowledge such as English composition seemed arbitrary and impractical.Part 4 (10% in)
There are no more uses of "arbitrary" in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
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