Random

Pronunciation: /ˈrændəm/

Definitions of random

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things common noun, or to name a particular one of these proper noun

Example Sentences

A1 I picked a random book off the shelf.

A2 She likes to wear random colors together.

B1 The lottery numbers are chosen at random.

B2 He made a random selection from the menu.

C1 The scientist conducted a random experiment to test his theory.

C2 The artist's work is known for its random patterns and shapes.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

Example Sentences

A1 I found a random coin on the street.

A2 She picked a random book from the shelf.

B1 The teacher asked the students to choose a random partner for the activity.

B2 The website generates a random password for added security.

C1 The scientist conducted a random sampling of the population for the study.

C2 The algorithm uses a random number generator to create unique encryption keys.

Grammatical Forms of random

• past tense: randomized
• plural: randoms
• comparative: more random
• superlative: most random
• present tense: randomize
• future tense: will randomize
• perfect tense: have randomized
• continuous tense: is randomizing
• singular: random
• positive degree: random
• infinitive: to randomize
• gerund: randomizing
• participle: randomized

Origin and Evolution of random

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'random' originated from the Old French word 'randon' which means 'impetuosity, speed, violence'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'random' evolved to refer to something happening without a specific pattern or purpose, or without predictability.