adj
aleatory
Aleatory (adj) means Decided by chance, like the roll of a dice, rather than by plan or skill.
adj
1
Decided by chance, like the roll of a dice, rather than by plan or skill.
"Malicious Fate, too, they felt, would even crown with the grand prix the number they would have chosen. But for the prospective draw for the wig—which reintroduced the aleatory—life would scarcely have been bearable."
— Israel Zangwill, The Grey Wig (1910)
2
Made using an element of chance, as in some kinds of art or music.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin āleātōrius, from āleātor (“dice-player”), which itself comes from ālea (“a die”).
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What is the meaning of aleatory?
"aleatory" (adj) means decided by chance, like the roll of a dice, rather than by plan or skill.
What is another word for aleatory?
Other words for "aleatory" include random, stochastic.
What is the opposite of aleatory?
The opposite of "aleatory" is predictable.
What are the different meanings of aleatory?
"aleatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Decided by chance, like the roll of a dice, rather than by plan or skill; 2. Made using an element of chance, as in some kinds of art or music.
