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Aleatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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aleatory

 

[ əˈliːəˌtɔːri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

random chance

Aleatory refers to something that is dependent on chance or luck, often used in contexts where outcomes are uncertain or unpredictable. It can relate to situations or effects that are inherently random.

Synonyms

chance-based, fortuitous, random

Examples of usage

  • The outcome of the game was aleatory, relying on dice rolls.
  • Investment in the stock market involves aleatory risks.
  • In an aleatory contract, the obligations of the parties depend on uncertain events.

Translations

Translations of the word "aleatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aleatório

🇮🇳 यादृच्छिक

🇩🇪 zufällig

🇮🇩 acak

🇺🇦 випадковий

🇵🇱 losowy

🇯🇵 ランダム

🇫🇷 aléatoire

🇪🇸 aleatorio

🇹🇷 rastgele

🇰🇷 무작위의

🇸🇦 عشوائي

🇨🇿 náhodný

🇸🇰 náhodný

🇨🇳 随机的

🇸🇮 naključen

🇮🇸 tilviljunarkenndur

🇰🇿 кездейсоқ

🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი

🇦🇿 təsadüfi

🇲🇽 aleatorio

Etymology

The word 'aleatory' originates from the Latin term 'aleatorius', which stems from 'aleator', meaning 'gambler' or 'dice player'. The root 'alea' translates to 'dice' and 'game of chance'. Historically, it has been used to describe situations or agreements where outcomes are uncertain and often reliant on luck or randomness. The term gained prominence in legal contexts, particularly in describing contracts where risk is borne by one or more parties based on uncertain events. Over time, its usage expanded into various fields such as literature, music, and the arts, where chance plays a role in composition or creation. The concept embodies the unpredictable nature of life and success, becoming a significant term in discussions about probability and randomness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,414, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.