chaotically
|cha-o-tic-al-ly|
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/keɪˈɑːtɪkli/
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/keɪˈɒtɪkli/
(chaotic)
disordered manner
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chaotic' originates from the Greek word 'khaos', meaning 'abyss' or 'void'.
Historical Evolution
'Khaos' transformed into the Latin word 'chaos', and eventually became the modern English word 'chaotic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a vast chasm or void', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disordered or confused'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is disordered or confused.
The room was chaotically arranged after the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35