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Subterfuge vs Arbitrary - What's the difference?

subterfuge | arbitrary |


As nouns the difference between subterfuge and arbitrary

is that subterfuge is (countable) an indirect or deceptive device or stratagem; a blind refers especially to war and politics while arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

As an adjective arbitrary is

(usually|of a decision) based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

Intentionally vs Arbitrary - What's the difference?

intentionally | arbitrary |


As an adverb intentionally

is in an intentional manner, on purpose.

As an adjective arbitrary is

based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

As a noun arbitrary is

anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

Indiscriminate vs Arbitrary - What's the difference?

indiscriminate | arbitrary |


As adjectives the difference between indiscriminate and arbitrary

is that indiscriminate is without care or making distinctions, thoughtless while arbitrary is based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

As a noun arbitrary is

anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

Discretion vs Arbitrary - What's the difference?

discretion | arbitrary |


As nouns the difference between discretion and arbitrary

is that discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect while arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

As an adjective arbitrary is

based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

Arbitrary vs Passive - What's the difference?

arbitrary | passive |


As nouns the difference between arbitrary and passive

is that arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee while passive is .

As an adjective arbitrary

is (usually|of a decision) based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

Arbitrary vs Irrational - What's the difference?

arbitrary | irrational |


As adjectives the difference between arbitrary and irrational

is that arbitrary is based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random while irrational is not rational; unfounded or nonsensical.

As nouns the difference between arbitrary and irrational

is that arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee while irrational is a real number that can not be expressed as the quotient of two integers, an irrational number.

Arbitrary vs Desultory - What's the difference?

arbitrary | desultory |


As adjectives the difference between arbitrary and desultory

is that arbitrary is based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random while desultory is jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection; without logical sequence.

As a noun arbitrary

is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee.

Arbitrary vs Caprice - What's the difference?

arbitrary | caprice |


As nouns the difference between arbitrary and caprice

is that arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee while caprice is an impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action.

As an adjective arbitrary

is based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

Arbitrary vs Nonarbitrariness - What's the difference?

arbitrary | nonarbitrariness |


As nouns the difference between arbitrary and nonarbitrariness

is that arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee while nonarbitrariness is the quality of not being arbitrary.

As an adjective arbitrary

is (usually|of a decision) based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

Arbitrary vs Relationism - What's the difference?

arbitrary | relationism |


As nouns the difference between arbitrary and relationism

is that arbitrary is anything arbitrary, such as an arithmetical value or a fee while relationism is (philosophy) (karl mannheim)'s idea, proposed as a response to relativism, that the recognition of different perspectives according to differences in time and social location appears arbitrary only to an abstract and disembodied theory of knowledge.

As an adjective arbitrary

is (usually|of a decision) based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

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