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chaotically-disorganized

|cha-ot-i-cal-ly-dis-or-gan-ized|

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli-dɪsˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli-dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

complete disorder

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaotically-disorganized' originates from the Greek word 'khaos,' meaning 'abyss' or 'void,' combined with the Latin 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'organizare' meaning 'to arrange.'

Historical Evolution

'Khaos' transformed into the English word 'chaos,' and 'organizare' became 'organize.' The prefix 'dis-' was added to form 'disorganized,' and 'chaotically' was added to emphasize the disorder.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chaos' meant 'void' or 'abyss,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'complete disorder.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of complete disorder and confusion.

The room was chaotically-disorganized after the party.

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Last updated: 2025/03/19 09:58