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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
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Random

Is this sentence correct:


"We just talked about random stuff."


(And does 'random' mean the same as 'trivial'?)

  

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Yes, it is okay. Does 'random' equate to 'trivial'? Well, it can - to a degree.

— David Hatton

  • Yes, it is okay.
  • Does 'random' equate to 'trivial'?
  • Well, it can - to a degree.
  • This would be a colloquial use of the word as it doesn't literally mean 'trivial'.
  • In this case, I think it reasonable that we could assume they are the same, but there may have been some serious issues raised as well.
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Yes, it is okay.

Does 'random' equate to 'trivial'? Well, it can - to a degree. This would be a colloquial use of the word as it doesn't literally mean 'trivial'. In this case, I think it reasonable that we could assume they are the same, but there may have been some serious issues raised as well. By saying 'random' we don't necessarily mean to rule out anything significant, it's ju

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The word "random" seems to have acquired a slangy meaning of late, something like "appealing in its diversity, freedom or eclecticism".

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Christine ChristieWe just talked about random stuff.

It's OK, as it fits the standard definition (chosen or happening without any particular method, pattern, or purpose).

However, I'd avoid it, as "random" has been trending in the world of slang. Or maybe it has already gone out of style. I don't keep up with this sort of thing, so I don't kn

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