Chaotic: meaning, definitions and examples
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chaotic
[ keɪˈɒtɪk ]
behavior
In a state of complete disorder and confusion. Lacking any clear organization or structure.
Synonyms
confused, disordered, disorganized, messy
Examples of usage
- The classroom was chaotic after the teacher left.
- His chaotic mind couldn't focus on one task at a time.
system
Characterized by unpredictability and lack of control. Operating in a random or haphazard manner.
Synonyms
erratic, haphazard, random, unpredictable
Examples of usage
- The stock market can be quite chaotic at times.
- The company's decision-making process was chaotic and inefficient.
nature
Describing a situation or environment that is extremely disordered and out of control.
Synonyms
disarrayed, disordered, tumultuous, uncontrolled
Examples of usage
- The chaotic traffic jam caused major delays.
- Her chaotic lifestyle was exhausting and overwhelming.
Translations
Translations of the word "chaotic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caótico
🇮🇳 अराजक
🇩🇪 chaotisch
🇮🇩 kacau
🇺🇦 хаотичний
🇵🇱 chaotyczny
🇯🇵 混沌とした (konton to shita)
🇫🇷 chaotique
🇪🇸 caótico
🇹🇷 kaotik
🇰🇷 혼란스러운 (honransseureoun)
🇸🇦 فوضوي (fawḍawī)
🇨🇿 chaotický
🇸🇰 chaotický
🇨🇳 混乱的 (hùnluàn de)
🇸🇮 kaotičen
🇮🇸 kaótískur
🇰🇿 хаостық
🇬🇪 ქაოტური (kaoturi)
🇦🇿 xaotik
🇲🇽 caótico
Word origin
The word 'chaotic' originated from the Greek word 'chaos', meaning 'gaping void' or 'abyss'. In ancient Greek mythology, Chaos was the first primordial deity, representing the formless state preceding the creation of the universe. The term evolved over time to signify a state of disorder and confusion. The concept of chaos theory in mathematics and physics further popularized the use of 'chaotic' to describe complex systems that exhibit unpredictable behavior.
See also: chaos.