chaos
/ˈkeɪ.ɑs/
noun
- A state of complete confusion and lack of order.
- When the power went out, traffic turned into chaos.
- The new manager brought order to the chaos in the office.
- The room was in total chaos after the kids' birthday party.
- In science, a situation where small changes can lead to large, unpredictable effects, often used to describe complex systems.
- Chaos theory helps scientists understand how tiny differences can change everything.
- The stock market sometimes behaves like chaos, making it hard to predict.
- The weather is a classic example of chaos in nature.