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aleatory


(also aleatoric /ˌeɪlɪəˈtɒrɪk, ˌal-/)
Definition of aleatory

adjective

  • depending on the throw of a die or on chance; random.
  • relating to or denoting music or other forms of art involving elements of random choice (sometimes using statistical or computer techniques) during their composition, production, or performance: aleatory music a photograph can capture the aleatory chaos of modern urban life

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin aleatorius, from aleator 'dice player', from alea 'die', + -y1

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