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aleatory

a·le·a·to·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-lee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, al-ee-]
    • /ˈeɪ li əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈæl i-/
    • /ˈeɪ.liə.ˌtɔːi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-lee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, al-ee-]
    • /ˈeɪ li əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈæl i-/

Definitions of aleatory word

  • adjective aleatory dependent on chance 3
  • adjective aleatory (esp of a musical composition) involving elements chosen at random by the performer 3
  • adjective aleatory of or depending on chance, luck, or contingency 3
  • abbreviation ALEATORY aleatoric 3
  • adjective aleatory Law. depending on a contingent event: an aleatory contract. 1
  • adjective aleatory of or relating to accidental causes; of luck or chance; unpredictable: an aleatory element. 1

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Origin of aleatory

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin āleātōrius, equivalent to āleātōr- (stem of āleātor gambler (āle(a) game of chance + -ātor -ator) + -ius adj. suffix; see -tory1

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Parts of speech for Aleatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aleatory popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

aleatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for aleatory

adj aleatory

  • unintended — purposed; designed; intentional: an intended snub.
  • unexpected — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
  • accidental — An accidental event happens by chance or as the result of an accident, and is not deliberately intended.
  • impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
  • random — proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.

Antonyms for aleatory

adj aleatory

  • intended — purposed; designed; intentional: an intended snub.
  • intentional — done with intention or on purpose; intended: an intentional insult.
  • planned — arranged, organized, or done in accordance with a plan: a planned attack.
  • premeditated — done deliberately; planned in advance: a premeditated murder.
  • methodical — performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.

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