Chaos: meaning, definitions and examples

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chaos

 

[ หˆkeษชษ’s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in physics

Complete disorder and confusion in a system.

Synonyms

confusion, disarray, disorder

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.
Context #2 | Noun

in mythology

The formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation of the universe.

Synonyms

abyss, primeval matter, void

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.
Context #3 | Noun

in general

A state of utter confusion or disorder; a total lack of organization or order.

Synonyms

mayhem, pandemonium, turmoil

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเคพเคœเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chaos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekacauan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chaos

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆททๆฒŒ (ใ“ใ‚“ใจใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaos

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaos

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ˆ (ํ˜ผ๋ž€)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุถู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chaos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chaos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆททไนฑ (hรนnluร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kaos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaos

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xaos

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,766 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.