random

adjective
UK: /ˈrændəm/
US: /ˈrændəm/

  1. Happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan.

    1. We picked a random number between one and ten. [ ] [ ]
    2. The computer generated a random sequence of numbers for the experiment avoiding any patterns. [ ] [ ]

  2. Lacking a pattern or principle of organization; unpredictable.

    1. The book is a random collection of thoughts. [ ] [ ]
    2. His random acts of kindness made him beloved despite his generally grumpy demeanor. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chance arbitrary haphazard unplanned incidental fortuitous
random adverb

  1. Without definite aim, direction, rule, or method.

    1. The soldiers fired random shots into the air. [ ] [ ]
    2. She spoke at random, jumping from topic to topic, without any clear structure. [ ] [ ]
random noun

  1. An instance of something happening by chance; a haphazard action or selection.

    1. The winner was selected by a random. [ ] [ ]
    2. Life is full of randoms, unexpected encounters, and unforeseen opportunities that shape our journey. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "random" in English means: Happening, done, or chosen by chance rather than according to a plan., Lacking a pattern or principle of organization; unpredictable..

The phonetic transcription of "random" is /ˈrændəm/ in British English and /ˈrændəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "random": chance, arbitrary, haphazard, unplanned, incidental, fortuitous.

Example usage of "random": "We picked a random number between one and ten.". More examples on the page.