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Definition of Randomness
1. Noun. (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"
Exact synonyms: Entropy, S
Generic synonyms: Physical Property
Specialized synonyms: Conformational Entropy
Category relationships: Thermodynamics
Generic synonyms: Physical Property
Specialized synonyms: Conformational Entropy
Category relationships: Thermodynamics
2. Noun. The quality of lacking any predictable order or plan.
Exact synonyms: Haphazardness, Noise, Stochasticity
Generic synonyms: Irregularity, Unregularity
Specialized synonyms: Ergodicity
Derivative terms: Haphazard, Random
Generic synonyms: Irregularity, Unregularity
Specialized synonyms: Ergodicity
Derivative terms: Haphazard, Random
Definition of Randomness
1. Noun. The property of all possible outcomes being equally likely. ¹
2. Noun. (mathematics) A type of circumstance or event that is described by a probability distribution. ¹
3. Noun. A measure of the lack of purpose, logic(,) or objectivity of an event. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Randomness
1. [n -ES]