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chaos

Syllabification: (cha·os)
Pronunciation: /ˈkāˌäs/
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Definition of chaos

noun

  • complete disorder and confusion:snow caused chaos in the region
  • Physics behavior so unpredictable as to appear random, owing to great sensitivity to small changes in conditions.
  • the formless matter supposed to have existed before the creation of the universe.
  • (Chaos) Greek Mythology the first created being, from which came the primeval deities Gaia, Tartarus, Erebus, and Nyx.

Origin:

late 15th century (denoting a gaping void or chasm, later formless primordial matter): via French and Latin from Greek khaos 'vast chasm, void'

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