Arbitrary contrivance Synonyms

Definitions for Arbitrary


  • (adjective) having or showing a tendency to force one's will on others without any regard to fairness or necessity
  • (adjective) lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
  • (adjective) exercising power or authority without interference by others

Definitions for Contrivance


  • (noun) an interesting and often novel device with a practical use
  • (noun) something (as a device ) created for the first time through the use of the imagination
  • (noun) the ability to form mental images of things that either are not physically present or have never been conceived or created by others