random
Translation
random, haphazard, arbitrary
Examples
The winner was chosen by a random draw.
The winner was chosen by a random draw.
She made a few random comments.
She made a few random comments.
Grammar Patterns
a random ((noun)) a random (noun) It was a random choice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: haphazard, arbitrary, chance; Antonyms: systematic, deliberate, planned
Etymology
From Old French 'random' (force, violence), from 'randir' (to run fast). The sense shifted to 'haphazard'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Random Access Memory' (RAM) in a computer, which can access any memory location without a specific order.