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chaos
[ key-os ]
noun
- a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms: , ,
- any confused, disorderly mass:
a chaos of meaningless phrases.
- the infinity of space or formless matter supposed to have preceded the existence of the ordered universe.
- (initial capital letter) the personification of this in any of several ancient Greek myths.
- Obsolete. a chasm or abyss.
chaos
/ ˈkeɪɒs; keɪˈɒtɪk /
noun
- complete disorder; utter confusion
- usually capital the disordered formless matter supposed to have existed before the ordered universe
- an obsolete word for abyss
chaos
- The behavior of systems that follow deterministic laws but appear random and unpredictable. Chaotic systems very are sensitive to initial conditions; small changes in those conditions can lead to quite different outcomes. One example of chaotic behavior is the flow of air in conditions of turbulence.
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Derived Forms
- chaotic, adjective
- ˈdzپ, adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of chaos1
C15: from Latin, from Greek khaos; compare chasm , yawn
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For most of Monday, Spain was in chaos.
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He hired a lawyer in an attempt to stop the chaos in front of the restaurant.
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Some fans and pundits feel it's overcoached, overly structured, and lacking the chaos and excitement of "real football".
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If not, the president may find that his tariff regime and the potential for more market chaos begins to further shake his standing with voters.
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He said that the president was in "bad shape" thanks to the economic chaos that his tariffs helped create.
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