randomness

Randomness refers to the lack of predictability or pattern in events or outcomes. When things are random, they can happen in any way without following a set rule.

When we talk about randomness, we usually think of it as unpredictability. For instance, flipping a coin is a random event because the outcome – heads or tails – isn't something you can guess beforehand. In games like roulette or poker, players often complain when the winning numbers seem too predictable, which would be against the idea of randomness. Randomness is also sometimes seen in nature, like the way leaves fall from trees during autumn – they don't follow a specific pattern but just scatter around randomly.

The word "random" can also mean something that's chosen or selected without any particular reason or preference. In this sense, if you pick a random person from a crowd, it means anyone could be picked and there would be no bias towards someone else.