Meaning
A state of complete confusion, with no order at all.
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Word origin
From Greek khaos, the vast empty space the Greeks believed existed before the world began.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- khaos
- English cognates
- gas
Examples
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In chaos means in a state of total mess and confusion.
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Chaos is uncountable, so it takes no a and no plural.
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Chaos is stronger than mess; nothing is under control.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 3: chaos, ex, scientific and 7 more words.