aleatory

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a·le·a·to·ry / ˈālēəˌtôrē; ˈal-/ • adj. 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 during their composition, production, or performance.

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aleatory

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aleatory depending on chance. XVII. — L. āleātōrius. f. āleātor gambler, f. ālea game of chance; see -ORY2.

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