ADJECTIVE

willkürlich/ˈvɪlˌkyːɐ̯lɪç/arbitrary; random; capricious

willkürlich is a German adjective that means arbitrary, random, or capricious. It is pronounced /ˈvɪlˌkyːɐ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "willkürlicher" and "willkürlichsten".

Definitions

1.arbitrary, based on personal whim or not guided by rules(without reason or system)

a.done without a fixed method or clear reason

Die Auswahl der Teilnehmer erfolgte willkürlich.The selection of participants was arbitrary.

2.random, lacking order or pattern(randomness)

a.not determined by reason or principle

Die Zahlen wurden willkürlich ausgewählt.The numbers were chosen at random.

Adjective Forms

Positivewillkürlich
Comparativewillkürlicher
Superlativewillkürlichsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "willkürlich" mean in English?
"willkürlich" means arbitrary, random, or capricious. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "willkürlich"?
"willkürlich" is pronounced /ˈvɪlˌkyːɐ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "willkürlich"?
The comparative of "willkürlich" is "willkürlicher" and the superlative is "willkürlichsten".
What part of speech is "willkürlich"?
"willkürlich" is a adjective in German.

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