random

The word “random” has 2 syllables: ran-dom

It's pronounced as /ˈrændəm/

What is synonym and antonym for random?

In the thesaurus, “random” has 11 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for random along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for random

accidental
aimless
arbitrary
erratic
incidental
indiscriminate
irregular
odd
scattered
stray
unplanned

Antonyms for random

constant
continuous
essential
fixed
methodical
orderly
organized
planned
regular
stable
steady
systematic

Meanings of random

noun
1. A roving motion; course without definite direction; lack of rule or method; chance.
2. Speed, full speed; impetuosity, force.
3. The full range of a bullet or other projectile; hence, the angle at which a weapon is tilted to allow the greatest range.
4. An undefined, unknown or unimportant person; a person of no consequence.
5. The direction of a rake-vein.
adjective
1. Having unpredictable outcomes and, in the ideal case, all outcomes equally probable; resulting from such selection; lacking statistical correlation.
2. Of or relating to probability distribution.
3. Pseudorandom; mimicking the result of random selection.
4. (somewhat colloquial) Representative and undistinguished; typical and average; selected for no particular reason.
5. (somewhat colloquial) Apropos of nothing; lacking context; unexpected; having apparent lack of plan, cause or reason.
6. Characterized by or often saying random things; habitually using non sequiturs.

Example Sentences

She found a random note tucked inside her book, reminding her of a long-forgotten memory.
The professor asked the students to select a random sample for their research project.
He often tells random jokes in the middle of serious conversations, much to the annoyance of his friends.
The website generates random passwords for added security.
During the road trip, they stopped at random roadside attractions, enjoying the spontaneity of the journey.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to random, such as: accidental, aimless, arbitrary, constant, continuous, erratic, essential.

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