aleatory

/ælɪˈɔtɔri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or depending on chance or probability

“The aleatory nature of the game made it exciting but unpredictable.”

2. noun

a thing that is subject to chance or probability

“The outcome of the election was an example of an aleatory event.”

3. adverb

in a manner depending on chance or probability

“The new policy was implemented aleatorily to minimize bias.”

Synonyms

  • chance
  • probabilistic

Antonyms

  • deterministic
  • predictable