Random

Pronunciation: /ˈrændəm/

Random (adjective)

  1. Chosen or happening without a clear plan or pattern.
  2. Surprising or not expected in a situation.
  3. In mathematics, having no predictable pattern or order.

Examples

  • The numbers appeared in a random order.
  • She picked a random book from the shelf.

Common collocations: random selection, random order, random comment, random event, random number

Synonyms of Random

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Random

  • — when describing organized processes
  • — when describing intentional actions