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Synonyms & Similar Words
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Meaning of Chaotic
The primary meaning of the word "Chaotic" is describing a state of complete disorder or confusion.
Definitions
- Completely disorganized or in a state of complete disorder or confusion
- Physics: highly sensitive to initial conditions, and potentially unpredictable
Etymology of Chaotic
The word "Chaotic" originates from the Greek word "chaos," meaning "void" or "empty space," which was later used to describe a state of complete disorder or confusion, and has been used in English since the 16th century to describe situations or systems that are completely disorganized or unpredictable.
Example Uses
- The city was in a chaotic state after the natural disaster, with buildings destroyed and debris scattered everywhere.
- The stock market was chaotic, with prices fluctuating wildly and investors scrambling to sell their stocks.
- The teacher struggled to maintain order in the chaotic classroom, where students were talking loudly and refusing to follow instructions.