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chaos-maker

|cha/os/mak/er|

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/ˈkeɪ.ɒs ˌmeɪ.kər/

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/ˈkeɪ.ɒs ˌmeɪ.kə/

creator of disorder

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaos-maker' originates from the Greek word 'khaos,' meaning 'abyss' or 'void,' combined with the English word 'maker,' which means 'one who creates or causes.'

Historical Evolution

'Chaos' was borrowed from Latin 'chaos,' which came from Greek 'khaos.' The term 'maker' has Old English origins from 'macere,' meaning 'one who makes.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chaos' referred to a primordial void, but over time it evolved to mean disorder, and 'maker' has consistently meant 'one who creates.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that causes disorder or confusion.

The new policy was seen as a chaos-maker in the organization.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45