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A new arbitrary- vs An arbitrary-

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A new arbitrary-' is used when referring to a specific new arbitrary thing, while 'an arbitrary-' is used when referring to something arbitrary in a general sense.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 566 views

A new arbitrary-

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to a specific new arbitrary thing.

This phrase is used when you want to introduce a new arbitrary concept or item in a sentence.

Examples:

I came up with a new arbitrary rule for our game.
She decided to implement a new arbitrary system for organizing files.

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lem by proposing a new arbitrary reference configuration (ARC) framework is described in this exposition. The ARC framework consists of the ARC elasticity, ...
towards a new arbitrary reference configuration (ARC) framework for computational elasticity finite deformation applications, here in part II of the paper we ...
Feb 23, 2007 ... An attempt to resolve the problem by proposing a new arbitrary reference configuration (ARC) framework is described in this exposition.
Dec 31, 2006 ... January 1, 2007; A Warm Home (at wongaBlog) | January 3, 2007; A New Arbitrary Celestial Orbital « Eclectics Anonymous | August 30, 2007 ...

Alternatives:

a new arbitrary concept
a new arbitrary idea
a new arbitrary item
a new arbitrary element
a new arbitrary addition

An arbitrary-

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to something arbitrary in a general sense.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about something that is arbitrary without specifying it further.

Examples:

She made an arbitrary decision without consulting anyone.
The selection process seemed arbitrary and unfair.

Show examples from the web [+]

subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion: an arbitrary decision. 2. decided by a judge or arbiter rather than ...
2 a : not restrained or limited in the exercise of power : ruling by absolute authority <an arbitrary government> b : marked by or resulting from the unrestrained ...
“an arbitrary decision”. “the arbitrary rule of a dictator”. “an arbitrary penalty”. “of arbitrary size and shape”. “an arbitrary choice”. “arbitrary division of the group ...
Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle: stopped at the first motel we passed, an arbitrary choice. 2. Based on or ...

Alternatives:

an arbitrary concept
an arbitrary idea
an arbitrary item
an arbitrary element
an arbitrary addition

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