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chaotically

 

[ keɪˈɑːtɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disorderly and unpredictable manner

Chaotically means in a disorderly and unpredictable manner. It is used to describe actions or processes that lack organization or structure. When something is done chaotically, it is often haphazard and without a clear plan.

Synonyms

disorderly, haphazard, unpredictably

Examples of usage

  • The children ran chaotically around the playground, bumping into each other.
  • The project was progressing chaotically, with no clear direction or timeline.
  • The traffic moved chaotically as cars honked and swerved in different directions.

Translations

Translations of the word "chaotically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caoticamente

🇮🇳 अराजक रूप से

🇩🇪 chaotisch

🇮🇩 secara kacau

🇺🇦 хаотично

🇵🇱 chaotycznie

🇯🇵 混乱して

🇫🇷 chaotiquement

🇪🇸 caóticamente

🇹🇷 kaotik bir şekilde

🇰🇷 혼란스럽게

🇸🇦 بفوضوية

🇨🇿 chaoticky

🇸🇰 chaoticky

🇨🇳 混乱地

🇸🇮 kaotično

🇮🇸 kaotískt

🇰🇿 хаосты түрде

🇬🇪 ქაოტურად

🇦🇿 xaotik şəkildə

🇲🇽 caóticamente

Etymology

The word 'chaotically' is derived from the noun 'chaos,' which comes from the Greek word 'khaos' meaning 'void' or 'gaping void.' In English, 'chaos' originally referred to a primordial state of existence before the creation of the world. Over time, the word evolved to also describe a state of complete disorder and confusion. The adverb 'chaotically' emerged from this concept to describe actions or processes characterized by disorder and unpredictability.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,152, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.