'anarchical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anarkhos,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'arkhos' meant 'ruler.'

'anarkhos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'anarchia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anarchy,' from which 'anarchical' is derived.

Initially, it meant 'without a ruler,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking order or control.'