Kaos
/ˈkeɪ.ɒs/noun
A state of complete disorder and confusion.
Did you know?In ancient Greek mythology, Chaos was the primordial void from which all things sprang, a powerful force of creation and destruction.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
χάος (cháos)
“A yawning void, vast emptiness, or primordial state before creation.”
Late Latin
Latin
chaos
“Adoption of the Greek term, emphasizing disorder.”
Middle English
Middle English
chaos
“The state of formlessness or confusion, introduced through Latin.”
Modern English
English
chaos
“Referring to complete disorder, retaining the original sense of primordial void.”
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