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CHAOS refers to complete disorder and confusion, or in Greek mythology, the primordial void from which all existence emerged. In science, it describes complex systems with unpredictable behavior.
10
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
CHAOS (noun) - A state of complete disorder and confusion; unpredictability. In Greek mythology, the primordial void from which the universe emerged. In mathematics and science, refers to complex systems exhibiting sensitive dependence on initial conditions.
CHAOS derives from the ancient Greek word χάος (khaos), meaning "abyss" or "void." In Greek mythology, Chaos was the primordial state before creation, a formless void from which all things emerged.
•In Greek mythology, Chaos was the first thing to exist - a primordial void before the universe
•The "butterfly effect" is a key concept in chaos theory, where small changes lead to large consequences
•Weather systems are classic examples of chaotic behavior - predictable in the short term but not long term
•CHAOS contains the valuable C (3 points) and H (4 points), making it worth 10 points in Scrabble
•Mathematical chaos is deterministic but unpredictable, following precise rules that create complex patterns
"The traffic accident caused complete chaos on the highway."
General Usage - Disorder
"According to Greek mythology, Chaos was the void that existed before creation."
Mythological Context
"Scientists study chaos theory to understand unpredictable systems."
Scientific Context
Similar length and difficulty words
Total base points: 10 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 3
CHAOS is pronounced "KAY-oss," not "CHAY-oss." The CH makes a hard K sound, derived from Greek kappa.
In Greek mythology, Chaos is a primordial deity (capitalized). In modern usage, chaos means disorder (lowercase).
CHAOS is worth 10 points and has versatile letter combinations. The S can extend to CHAOSS (not valid) but works well with other words.
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