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chaos

The correct spelling is chaos.

How to pronounce chaos

/ˈkeɪ.ɒs/
noun

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Say it like: Chao-s

The correct spelling is chaos. The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony. For example: "After the earthquake, the local hospital was in chaos"

Usage Examples

After the earthquake, the local hospital was in chaos

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony.
  2. 2.Any state of disorder; a confused or amorphous mixture or conglomeration.
  3. 3.A behaviour of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time.
  4. 4.One of the two metaphysical forces of the world in some fantasy settings, as opposed to law.
  5. 5.A vast chasm or abyss.

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