Randomness (Noun)
Meaning 1
(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work; "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The quality of lacking any predictable order or plan.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The chaotic state of the city streets after the power outage was a testament to the randomness of urban life.
- Her artistic style was characterized by a joyful randomness that captivated her audience.
- The professor argued that the randomness of quantum mechanics made it impossible to predict certain outcomes.
- The stock market's unpredictability was due in part to the randomness of human emotions and decision-making.
- The avant-garde composer deliberately incorporated randomness into his musical pieces to create an element of surprise.