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randomness

 

[ ˈrændəmnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in statistics

The lack of pattern or predictability in events. Randomness is a key concept in probability theory, where it is used to describe the likelihood of different outcomes occurring.

Synonyms

chance, uncertainty, unpredictability

Examples of usage

  • The outcome of a fair coin toss is an example of randomness.
  • Randomness plays a crucial role in the field of statistics and data analysis.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday language

The quality or state of being unpredictable or haphazard. It refers to the idea that events occur without a specific pattern or order.

Synonyms

capriciousness, variability, whimsy

Examples of usage

  • The randomness of the weather makes it difficult to plan outdoor activities.
  • I enjoy the randomness of spontaneous adventures.

Translations

Translations of the word "randomness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aleatoriedade

🇮🇳 अनियमितता

🇩🇪 Zufälligkeit

🇮🇩 keacakan

🇺🇦 випадковість

🇵🇱 przypadkowość

🇯🇵 ランダム性 (randamu-sei)

🇫🇷 aléatoire

🇪🇸 aleatoriedad

🇹🇷 rastgelelik

🇰🇷 무작위성 (mujak-wiseong)

🇸🇦 عشوائية

🇨🇿 náhodnost

🇸🇰 náhodnosť

🇨🇳 随机性 (suíjīxìng)

🇸🇮 naključnost

🇮🇸 tilviljun

🇰🇿 кездейсоқтық

🇬🇪 შემთხვევითობა (shemtskhvevitoba)

🇦🇿 təsadüfilik

🇲🇽 aleatoriedad

Etymology

The term 'randomness' originated from the Middle English word 'randoun', which meant 'force' or 'speed'. Over time, it evolved to describe the concept of lack of pattern or predictability in events. The study of randomness has been essential in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, and computer science.

See also: random, randomizer, randomizing, randomly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,229, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.