aleatory

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English

Etymology

From Latin āleātōrius, from āleātor (dice-player), from ālea (a die).

Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/, /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/, /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/
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Adjective

aleatory (not comparable)

  1. Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance.
    Synonyms: random, stochastic
  2. (art, music) Of or pertaining to works that have been produced with an element of chance (aleatoricism).

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