Word of the Day: Aleatory

Can you pronounce aleatory?

Thursday, November 28, 2024

adjective 1. Depending on the throw of a dice or on chance; random. 2. Relating to or denoting music or other forms of art involving elements of random choice during their composition, production, or performance. "The new riverboat casino brings in money from the profits of aleatory games." "This composer is known for startling aleatory elements in the middle of more sedate compositions." "Our meeting may seem aleatory, but I planned to run into you today." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, late 17th century From Our Network Holiday Gift Guide: Shop for Everyone on Your List Don't stress about last-minute gifts—our curated holiday gift guide has perfect picks for everyone. Find The Perfect Gift This word comes from the Latin "aleator," meaning "dice player", but the English meaning of "aleatory" refers to the nature of randomness, not necessarily the specific action of throwing dice. Aleatory games can involve dice, such as craps and Yahtzee, but other games of chance don't require dice, including poker, roulette, and bingo. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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