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chaotic

/keɪˈɑːtɪk/
cha · ot · ic
Adverb:chaotically
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1

In a state of complete confusion, disorder, and lack of organization.

Example

"The kitchen became utterly chaotic during the dinner rush as orders piled up."

2

Relating to a complex dynamical system whose behavior is highly sensitive to initial conditions, making long-term prediction impossible despite being governed by deterministic laws (in mathematics and physics).

Example

"Atmospheric weather patterns are a classic example of a chaotic system."

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• Rhymes for chaotic

• Nearby Words

chantlike
chao phraya
chaos
chaotic
chaotically
chaoticness
chap

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century from 'chaos' plus the adjectival suffix '-tic' (modeled on 'erotic' from 'eros'). 'Chaos' comes via Latin from Ancient Greek 'khaos', originally meaning a vast chasm, void, or the primordial formless state of the universe before creation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chaotic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chaotic
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