Dictionary Check: randomness

"randomness" is a valid word!

Scrabble 13 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work

Example: "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"
Synonyms:
noun

the quality of lacking any predictable order or plan

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