randomness

Words with a similar base: randomness

'randomness'

[randomness.n.01] as in: (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work

Examples:
entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity

'randomness'

[randomness.n.02] as in: the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan

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					randomness (English)
├── -ness (English)
└── random (English)
    └── raundon (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── randon (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── randir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

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