What part of speech is “random”
Noun
Definition:
as a noun, 'random' refers to an unpredictable choice or event.
Rules:
It's less commonly used as a noun than as an adjective, but can be found in certain contexts, especially in phrases like 'at random.'
Examples:
The winners were chosen at random.
The test was conducted at random.
Selections were made by pure random.
Tips:
when using 'random' as a noun, it's often paired with prepositions like 'at' or 'by.'
Adjective
Definition:
as an adjective, 'random' describes something that is made, done, or chosen without method or conscious decision. It implies a lack of predictability or specific pattern.
Rules:
'random' is used to modify nouns, indicating that the noun it modifies is characterized by unpredictability or lack of specific order.
Examples:
I picked a random book from the shelf.
There were random marks on the paper.
She made a random choice.
Tips:
'random' is sometimes used colloquially among younger people to mean 'odd' or 'unusual.' For example, 'That's so random!'