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- DictionaryA·le·a·to·ry/ˈālēəˌtôrē/
adjective
- 1. depending on the throw of a dice or on chance; random.
1. Law. depending on an uncertain event: an aleatory contract. 2. of or pertaining to luck or chance; unpredictable. 3. Music. employing the element of chance in the choice of tones, rests, durations, rhythms, dynamics, etc. [1685–95; < Latin āleātōrius, adj. derivative of āleātor gambler ( āle (a) game of chance)]
3 days ago · Definitions of aleatory. adjective. dependent on chance. “the aleatory element in life”. synonyms: unpredictable. not capable of being foretold.
Definition of aleatory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Using or consisting of sounds to be chosen by the performer or left to chance; indeterminate. An object placed inside the piano added an aleatory element to the piece. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (2) Synonyms: unplain. blobby. Origin of Aleatory. Latin āleātōrius from āleātor gambler from ālea game of chance, die.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective aleatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
2 days ago · 1. Law. depending on a contingent event. an aleatory contract. 2. of or pertaining to accidental causes; of luck or chance; unpredictable. an aleatory element.
3 days ago · aleatory (not comparable) Depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance . Synonyms: random, stochastic. ( art, music) Produced with an element of chance ( aleatoricism ).
