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What is another word for Random? – 201 Random Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    arbitrary chance accidental incidental unintended unplanned spontaneous unpredictable erratic irregular capricious whimsical haphazard casual fortuitous coincidental unexpected surprise unforeseen unanticipated indeterminate uncertain ambiguous vague indecisive aimless directionless purposeless meaningless senseless irrational illogical unreasonable unconstrained uncontrolled unrestrained unordered disordered chaotic confused jumbled mixed motley miscellaneous assorted varied diverse sundry odd peculiar strange quirky freakish anomalous aberrant

    Meaning of Random

    The primary meaning of the word "random" is something that is made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.

    Definitions

    • Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision
    • * (of a process or event) lacking a predictable pattern or sequence
    • * (of a sample or selection) taken or made without method or conscious decision, especially in order to be representative

    Etymology of Random

    The word "random" has its roots in the Old French word "random", which is derived from the verb "randir", meaning "to gallop" or "to run", and is also related to the Old English word "rinnan", meaning "to run"
    Historically, the word "random" initially meant "speed" or "swiftness", and over time it evolved to encompass the idea of lack of order or method

    Example Uses

    • The random selection of participants ensured that the sample was representative of the population
    • * The random arrangement of colors in the painting created a sense of chaos and disorder
    • * The random nature of the game made it exciting and unpredictable

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    deliberate intentional planned intended purposeful meaningful rational logical reasonable constrained controlled restrained ordered systematic methodical predictable patterned sequential organized structured coherent consistent uniform standard regular normal typical expected anticipated foreseeable certain definite clear distinct

    Related Nouns

    chance accident coincidence incident event occurrence happening circumstance situation condition state status position arrangement configuration pattern sequence order system method process procedure technique approach strategy plan scheme design structure organization framework

    Related Verbs

    happen occur take place come about arise emerge develop evolve change alter modify transform rearrange reorganize reorder systematize methodize plan intend purpose mean design structure organize arrange configure pattern sequence order control regulate direct guide

    Related Adjectives

    arbitrary chance accidental incidental unintended unplanned spontaneous unpredictable erratic irregular capricious whimsical haphazard casual fortuitous coincidental unexpected surprise unforeseen unanticipated indeterminate uncertain ambiguous vague indecisive aimless directionless purposeless meaningless senseless irrational illogical unreasonable unconstrained uncontrolled unrestrained unordered disordered chaotic confused jumbled mixed motley miscellaneous assorted varied diverse sundry