Nonrandom
(adjective)
- Not random; having a definite pattern, purpose or plan.
- Not determined by chance.
Origin:
From non- + random, formed in the late 19th century.
Examples:
- The nonrandom distribution of stars in a galaxy forms spiral arms.
- The sequence of numbers generated by the computer was nonrandom.
- The teacher was accused of creating nonrandom seating charts for the classroom.
- The businessman's success was a result of his nonrandom hard work.
- The nonrandom patterns in the data helped researchers identify the cause of the disease.