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Synonyms for random
ˈræn dəmran·dom

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Wiktionary3.0 / 1 vote

  1. randomnoun

    Of or relating to probability distribution.

    A toss of loaded dice is still random, though biased.

    Synonyms:
    stochastic

  2. randomnoun

    Pseudorandom in contrast to truly random; mimicking the result of random selection.

    The function generates a random number from a seed.

    Synonyms:
    nobody, pseudorandom, nonentity

  3. randomadjective

    Representative and undistinguished; typical and average; selected for no particular reason.

    A random American off the street couldn't tell the difference.

    Synonyms:
    momentum, typical, average, velocity, speed, force

  4. randomadjective

    Apropos of nothing; lacking context; unexpected; having apparent lack of plan, cause or reason.

    Synonyms:
    unexpected, arbitrary, unplanned

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms4.0 / 2 votes

  1. random

    Synonyms:
    haphazard, stray, chance, wild, aimless, purposeless, unpremeditated, casual, vague, accidental

    Antonyms:
    steady, aimed, intended, regular, controlled, purposed, intentional, deliberate, designed, normal, systematic

Princeton's WordNet2.2 / 5 votes

  1. randomadjective

    lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance

    "a random choice"; "bombs fell at random"; "random movements"

    Antonyms:
    nonrandom, purposive

Dictionary of English Synonymes3.5 / 2 votes

  1. randomadjective

    Synonyms:
    chance, casual, fortuitous

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words3.3 / 4 votes

  1. randomadjective

    Synonyms:
    haphazard, chance, stray, aimless, hazarded

Nicknames0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of known nicknames for "Random":

    random, Raheem Jarbo, Mega ran

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How to use random in a sentence?

  1. Giacomo Puccini:

    Cold calculation, random spots of color, mathematically exact construction (clearly shown or concealed), drawing that is now silent and now strident.... Is this not form?”

  2. Alex Kay Potter:

    It wasn’t just some random artillery doubletap – they were being tracked, they were very much targeted.

  3. David Bennett:

    The lack of such planets in our own solar system is more likely to be due to random chance or an accident.

  4. Hubert Tang:

    Maybe I'll start leaving $20 bills on the street in random places.

  5. Robert R. Coveyou:

    The generation of random numbers is too important to be left to chance.


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