aleatory

Example Sentences

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That’s true of Silverman’s comedy in general, built as it is on apparently aleatory mismatches of tone and content.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

The white-on-white markings can be seen as aleatory wall drawings.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2017

As a generation from whom little was expected, we cultivated an aleatory, “slacker” ethos—well depicted in Richard Linklater’s film of the same name.

From Salon • May 25, 2013

An innovative 1945 work, a concerto for piano and orchestra called “Lousadzak,” used elements of aleatory music, with instruments repeating phrases in random, uncoordinated fashion.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2011

That is why primitive men never could carry on the struggle for existence, disregarding the aleatory element and employing a utilitarian method only.

From Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals by Sumner, William Graham