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chaos
[ key-os ]
noun
- a state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
- 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.
- See more at fractal
Derived Forms
- chaotic, adjective
- chaˈotically, adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of chaos1
Example Sentences
“They are at the verge of collapsing. The administration needs to move quickly, or it’s going to be chaos and price hikes and empty shelves.”
She also apologized for her role in the February bar exam chaos.
The cuts and chaos of the second Trump administration are already having an affect on the research community.
The gain was bigger than many analysts had expected in a month marked by chaos in financial markets and rising concerns about the economy tracked in surveys of businesses and households.
What if I lost myself in his potential chaos or he got bored with my quiet corners?
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