randomness
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B2
/ˈrændəmnəs/
(random)
without a plan
Etymology
Etymology Information
'randomness' originates from the Middle English word 'random,' which came from the Old French 'randir,' meaning 'to run or gallop.'
Historical Evolution
'randir' transformed into the Middle English word 'random,' and eventually became the modern English word 'randomness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to run or gallop,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking a pattern or predictability.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of lacking a pattern or principle of organization; unpredictability.
The randomness of the lottery numbers makes it impossible to predict the outcome.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39