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Meaning of Randomly
The primary meaning of "Randomly" is in a way that is not based on a regular or predictable pattern.
Definitions
- Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision: the shots were fired randomly into the crowd
- * (of a process or system) governed by chance rather than by any predictable pattern: the random movement of molecules
Etymology of Randomly
The word "Randomly" originates from the Old French word "random", meaning "rush, speed", which is derived from the verb "randir", meaning "to gallop". The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with the meaning "with great speed" or "hastily". Over time, the meaning of "Randomly" evolved to include the concept of lack of order or predictability.
Example Uses
- The balls were picked randomly from the bag to ensure fairness in the draw.
- * The police were stopping cars randomly to check for drunk drivers.
- * The professor was assigning topics randomly to the students to encourage creativity.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
deliberately
intentionally
purposefully
knowingly
consciously
systematically
methodically
regularly
predictably
orderly
logically
rationally
sensibly
thoughtfully
carefully
cautiously
deliberately
meticulously
scrupulously
fastidiously
precisely