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- [ran-duh m]
- /ˈræn dəm/
- /ˈrændəmnɪs/
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- [ran-duh m]
- /ˈræn dəm/
Definitions of randomness word
- adjective randomness proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers. 1
- adjective randomness Statistics. of or characterizing a process of selection in which each item of a set has an equal probability of being chosen. 1
- adjective randomness Building Trades. (of building materials) lacking uniformity of dimensions: random shingles. (of ashlar) laid without continuous courses. constructed or applied without regularity: random bond. 1
- adjective randomness Slang. unknown, unidentified, or suspiciously out of place: A couple of random guys showed up at the party. odd or unpredictable, often in an amusing way: my totally random life. 1
- noun randomness something that is random, or a random state or condition: different statistical methods used to estimate randoms. 1
- noun randomness Slang. a person or thing that is unknown, unidentified, or suspiciously out of place. a person or thing that is odd or unpredictable. 1
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Origin of randomness
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English raundon, random < Old French randon, derivative of randir to gallop < Germanic
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Parts of speech for Randomness
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randomness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.
randomness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for randomness
noun randomness
- irregularity — the quality or state of being irregular.
- whimsicality — Also, whimsicalness. whimsical quality or character.
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