chaos

Definition of chaos in English English dictionary: Behaviour of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time; A vast chasm or abyss; A given medium; a space in which something exists or lives; an environment
What is the centre of the earth? is it pure element only, as Aristotle decrees, inhabited (as Paracelsus thinks) with creatures whose chaos is the earth: or with fairies, as the woods and waters (according to him) are with nymphs, or as the air with spirits?.; The unordered state of matter in classical accounts of cosmogony; Any state of disorder, any confused or amorphous mixture or conglomeration; any condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion; {n} an indigested heap, confusion; A state of a system where patterns exist, but are difficult to discover, in contrast to random where there are no patterns; a condition created when an organization changes the rules in response to every new situation; a state of extreme confusion and disorder; Chaos is the breakdown of predictability, or a state of disorder (cf Chaos Discussion, also Chaos is Everywhere Discussion); A system whose long term behaviour is unpredictable, tiny changes in the accuracy of the starting value rapidly diverge to anywhere in its possible state space There can however be a finite number of available states, so statistical prediction can still be useful; complete lack of order In the mythology of the ancient Near East, chaos was sometimes personified as divine beings who had to be conquered by other gods in order to establish an orderly and habitable universe; An unseen force or energy believed to drive the universe; an orientation program held for new students CHAOS leaders are students who have been trained to present these orientation sessions; The evil entity that possessed Sailor Galaxia in Sailormoon Sailor Stars; A force that seeks to spread disorder; A dynamical system exhibits chaotic behavior if it satisfies these three requirements: sensitive dependence on initial conditions density of periodic points mixing; Chaos is a state of complete disorder and confusion. The world's first transatlantic balloon race ended in chaos last night. In Greek cosmology, either the primeval emptiness before things came into being or the abyss of Tartarus, the underworld. In Hesiod's Theogony, there was first Chaos, then Gaea and Eros. The offspring of Chaos were Erebus (Darkness) and Nyx (Night). Ovid gave Chaos its modern meaning: the original formless and disordered mass from which the ordered universe is created. The early church fathers applied this interpretation to the creation story in Genesis; (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos a state of extreme confusion and disorder; An empty, immeasurable space; a yawning chasm; (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe; {i} total lack of order, confusion; the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos; Applied to a time-series of population abundance or density, a pattern in which elements of the pattern are never repeated exactly, and where two very similar abundances in the time-series follow trajectories subsequently which diverge from one another exponentially Nonetheless, the series is not random and fluctuates within definable limits; The confused, unorganized condition or mass of matter before the creation of distinct and orderly forms; A distinctive area of broken terrain; Irregularity of steps; Complicated patterns that are not truly random Chaos is a cryptic form of order, what a random-number generator produces There is, as the phrase goes, "a sensitive dependence on initial conditions " Because chaos was defined in a paradoxical way ("It may look random, but it's merely chaotic"), it is a term often misused or misunderstood See attractor, basin of attraction, itinerancy; In chaos theory, a dynamical system that is neither static nor periodic *; Originally the term chaos described a totally disordered state In the field of Nonlinear Dynamics, chaos is a peculiar dynamical state whose apparent disorder is based on a simple (self-similar) building law; an immortal who was formerly known as God Many eons ago, Chaos turned his crown over to another immortal (David Hardy) Anxious to return to the throne, Chaos began to upset the Balance, unmaking the universe He was imprisoned and is now attempting an escape; Any confused or disordered collection or state of things; a confused mixture; confusion; disorder; Behaviour that appears random and yet is governed by exact mathematical equations and so is actually deterministic. Chaotic systems typically exhibit exquisite sensitivity to initial conditions; A qualitative description of a dynamical system that seems unpredictable; sustained and random-like long-term evolution that satisfies certain special mathematical criteria and that happens in deterministic, nonlinear, dynamical systems; largely unpredictable long-term evolution occurring in a determinist, nonlinear dynamical system because of sensitivity to initial conditions; A long time behavior of a dynical system characterized by a great deal of irregularity Typically, two nearby trajectories will diverge exponentially; Chaotic Processes - Chaos is a whole new field that studies eratic, but semi-predictable behavior in complex physical systems More information about chaos can be found by following this branch to the CNLS web site; Apparent disorder; more accurately, a state of unpredictability of events The term also applies to a specific branch of mathematics relating to non-linear systems and other infinitely complex relationships -- in other words dealing with the total field rather than arbitrarily selected sub-systems; is frequently defined as motion that displays "extreme sensitivity to inital conditions" (Kleppner, Ouabtum Chaos and the Bow-Stern Enigma, pp9-10 Physics today, Augus 1991); distinctive area of broken terrain; A state of disorder; (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions; A cosmic force embodying the principles of freedom; the opposite of Law Also, a spell domain composed of nine divine spells and a granted power embodying the principles of chaos; The disordered state of unformed matter that existed before the universe was ordered; biblical and ancient Middle Eastern origin stories thought of chaos as an unruly cosmic ocean; a condition that gradually comes into being when things are accumulated without being organized; turmoil
chaos theory: The study of iterative non-linear systems in which arbitrarily small variations in initial conditions become magnified over time
chaos-theory: Attributive form of chaos theory
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chaos theory: Mathematical theory that describes chaotic behavior in a complex system. Applications include the study of turbulent flow in fluids, irregularities in biological systems, population dynamics, chemical reactions, plasma physics, meteorology, the motions of groups and clusters of stars, transportation dynamics, and many other fields
Chao: A surname of Chinese origin
chaos.: choss
chaotic: Extremely disorganized or in disarray
chaotic: Highly sensitive to starting conditions, so that a small change to them may yield a very different outcome
controlled chaos: A state, or situation, which appears to be completely disorganised, and yet where some people have things under control
We arrived home to a scene of controlled chaos, with painters, electricians, plumbers, and workmen of all shapes and colours all over the house.
chaotic: {n} indigested, confused, mixed
Chao: Anu Chao Chao Phraya River Huang Chao Li Ta chao
chaotic: lacking a visible order or organization completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing of or relating to a sensitive dependence on initial conditions
chaotic: {s} totally lacking order, confused
chaotic: having the character or nature of total disorder or confusion
chaotic: lacking a visible order or organization
chaotic: Definition of Chaotic: Chaotic is a description of a dynamic system that is very sensitive to initial conditions and may evolve in wildly different ways from slightly different initial conditions (Econterms) Terms related to Chaotic: None About Com Resources on Chaotic: None Writing a Term Paper? Here are a few starting points for research on Chaotic: Books on Chaotic: None Journal Articles on Chaotic: None
chaotic: A spell descriptor denoting spells whose effects promote Chaos Also, when capitalized, an aspect of alignment stressing personal freedom, adaptability, and flexibility Chaotic characters value individual freedom over adherence to authority
chaotic: Something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and confusion. Mullins began to rummage among the chaotic mess of papers on his desk. a chaotic situation is one in which everything is happening in a confused way
chaotic: Resembling chaos; confused
chaotic: Filled with chaos
chaotic: of or relating to a sensitive dependence on initial conditions
chaotic: completely unordered and unpredictable and confusing
chaotically: in a manner suggestive of chaos; "the room was chaotically disorganized"
chaotically: In a chaotic manner
chaotically: in a wild and confused manner; "the drugged man was talking chaotically"
chaotically: in a wild and confused manner; "the drugged man was talking chaotically
chaotically: in a manner suggestive of chaos; "the room was chaotically disorganized" in a wild and confused manner; "the drugged man was talking chaotically
chaotically: disorderly, lawlessly, messily
complete chaos: total confusion, total disorder

chaos

Hyphenation

cha·os

Turkish pronunciation

keyäs

Synonyms

anarchy, ataxia, bedlam, clutter, disarray, discord, disorder, disorganization, entropy, free-for-all, holy mess, lawlessness, misrule, mix-up, mobocracy

Antonyms

cosmos, order, calm, harmony, normality, organization, quiet, system

Pronunciation

/ˈkāäs/ /ˈkeɪɑːs/

Etymology

[ 'kA-"äs ] (noun.) 15th century. From Ancient Greek χάος (khaos, “vast chasm, void”) In Early Modern English used in the sense of the original Greek word. In the meaning primordial matter from the 16th century. Figurative usage in the sense "confusion, disorder" from the 17th century. The technical sense in mathematics and science dates to the 1960s.