Chaos: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaos
[ หkeษชษs ]
in physics
Complete disorder and confusion in a system.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The experiment resulted in chaos as the variables were not controlled properly.
- The chaotic nature of the system made it difficult to predict the outcome.
in mythology
The formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation of the universe.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The creation myth describes how chaos was transformed into the world we know today.
- Chaos was the origin of all things, according to ancient beliefs.
in general
A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The office was in chaos after the unexpected resignation of the manager.
- The political situation in the country descended into chaos.
Translations
Translations of the word "chaos" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caos
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฐเคพเคเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Chaos
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekacauan
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะฐะพั
๐ต๐ฑ chaos
๐ฏ๐ต ๆททๆฒ (ใใใจใ)
๐ซ๐ท chaos
๐ช๐ธ caos
๐น๐ท kaos
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋ (ํผ๋)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุถู
๐จ๐ฟ chaos
๐ธ๐ฐ chaos
๐จ๐ณ ๆททไนฑ (hรนnluร n)
๐ธ๐ฎ kaos
๐ฎ๐ธ kaos
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะฐะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xaos
๐ฒ๐ฝ caos
Etymology
The word 'chaos' originates from the Greek 'khaos', meaning 'vast chasm, void'. In Greek mythology, Chaos was the first thing to exist, a primordial void that gave birth to the universe. Over time, the word evolved to represent a state of disorder and confusion in various contexts.
See also: chaotic.