random foundation

[/ˈræn.dəm faʊn.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: random foundations
fundação aleatória
1. A foundation or base constructed without a specific pattern or systematic design; a structure built on an arbitrary or haphazard basis
The project was built on a random foundation with no clear architectural plan.
O projeto foi construído sobre uma fundação aleatória sem um plano arquitetônico claro.
2. In computing and statistics, a probabilistic or non-deterministic basis for algorithms or data structures
The algorithm uses a random foundation to generate unpredictable outputs.
O algoritmo usa uma fundação aleatória para gerar resultados imprevisíveis.
3. Any underlying principle or starting point that is arbitrary or based on chance rather than deliberate planning
Building a business strategy on a random foundation is likely to fail.
Construir uma estratégia empresarial sobre uma fundação aleatória provavelmente fracassará.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and architectural contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in computing literature and engineering discussions. The concept emphasizes the importance of planning and structure in both professional and personal endeavors, reflecting cultural values around organization and methodical approaches to problem-solving.
NYC Slang
shaky foundation / sketchy base
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arbitrary foundationhaphazard baseunpredictable groundworkchance-based foundation
Antonyms / Antônimos
solid foundationstructured baseplanned groundworksystematic foundation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fundação aleatória
Standard term used in technical and architectural contexts
São Paulo
base aleatória
Slightly less formal alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
fundação casual
Portuguese preference for 'casual' over 'aleatória' in some contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fundação ao acaso
Colloquial variation emphasizing chance or luck

Related Words

randomnessprobabilityfoundationbasegroundworkarbitrarycontingency

Related Idioms & Phrases

built on sand (metaphorical equivalent)
no rhyme or reason
flying by the seat of your pants
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