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- [key-os]
- /ˈkeɪ ɒs/
- /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [key-os]
- /ˈkeɪ ɒs/
Definitions of chaos word
- uncountable noun chaos Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion. 3
- noun chaos complete disorder; utter confusion 3
- noun chaos the disordered formless matter supposed to have existed before the ordered universe 3
- noun chaos the disorder of formless matter and infinite space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe 3
- noun chaos extreme confusion or disorder 3
- noun chaos an abyss; chasm 3
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Origin of chaos
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin < Greek; akin to chasm, yawn, gape
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Parts of speech for Chaos
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chaos popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chaos
noun chaos
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- disarray — to put out of array or order; throw into disorder.
- pandemonium — wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos.
Antonyms for chaos
noun chaos
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- orderliness — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
- tidiness — neat, orderly, or trim, as in appearance or dress: a tidy room; a tidy person.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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