random event
/ˈræn.dəm ɪˈvent/ · ran·dom e·vent
noun
- An occurrence whose outcome cannot be predicted with certainty because it is governed by chance rather than deterministic causes. The meteorologist warned that a random event, such as an unexpected thunderstorm, could disrupt the flight schedule.
Synonyms
chance occurrencestochastic occurrenceaccidental incidentfortuitous eventincidental occurrenceunplanned incidentunpredictable occurrenceunexpected happening
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase "random event" gained popular attention in video‑game culture, where "random event generators" create surprise challenges that keep gameplay unpredictable.