non-randomly
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/nɑnˈrændəmli/
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/nɒnˈrændəmli/
(non-random)
not by chance; according to a pattern or intent
Etymology
'non-randomly' originates from English formation: the negative prefix 'non-' (from Latin 'non', meaning 'not'), combined with the adjective 'random' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
'random' came into Middle English from Old French 'randon' meaning 'speed, haste', later shifting to mean 'impulse' or 'chance'; the suffix '-ly' derives from Old English '-lic' (Middle English '-lich'), meaning 'like' and used to form adverbs; combining 'non-' + 'random' + '-ly' produced the modern 'non-randomly'.
Originally 'random' (from Old French) related to 'haste' or 'impulse'; over time it evolved to mean 'without definite pattern' or 'by chance', and 'non-randomly' therefore developed to mean 'not by chance' or 'according to a pattern/intention'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that is not random; according to a pattern, system, or intentional choice rather than by chance.
The participants were selected non-randomly, so the results may be biased.
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Adverb 2
in a deliberate or purposeful manner (emphasizing intent rather than mere absence of randomness).
The items were arranged non-randomly to highlight certain patterns in the data.
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Last updated: 2025/09/13 23:40