Chaos

/ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The room was in chaos after the party, with decorations scattered everywhere.

A theory in modern physics that deals with complex systems whose behavior is highly sensitive to slight changes in conditions.

The weather pattern is an example of chaos theory, where small shifts can lead to drastically different outcomes.

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

In ancient cosmology, chaos was often depicted as a vast expanse of nothingness prior to creation.

From Greek 'chaos', meaning 'void' or 'gaping space'.

chaos theory:

A theory in mathematics and science that deals with systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions.

order out of chaos:

The process of bringing order to a chaotic situation.

Wreck

After the storm, the beach was a complete wreck; it looked like chaos.

Hot mess

Her room was such a hot mess; it was total chaos in there.