What is the Latin word for random?

The usual Latin words for “random” are accidō, fortuītus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“random” in Latin

accidōto fall down, upon, at or near; descend; to happen (to), take place, occur, befall fortuītushappening by chance, accidental, random, fortuitous

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

random

quod sine consilio fit or accidit (without any plan): in casu positus (depending on chance): fortuitus (brought to pass by accident). Vid: also, CHANCE.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for random?: The usual Latin words for “random” are accidō, fortuītus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.