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chaotically-ended

|cha-o-tic-al-ly-end-ed|

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli ˈɛndɪd/

disordered conclusion

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaotically-ended' originates from the word 'chaos,' which comes from the Greek word 'khaos,' meaning 'abyss' or 'void.' The suffix '-ically' is used to form adverbs, and 'ended' is the past participle of 'end,' from Old English 'endian.'

Historical Evolution

'chaos' transformed from the Greek 'khaos' to Latin 'chaos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chaos.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chaos' meant 'abyss' or 'void,' but over time it evolved to mean 'complete disorder or confusion.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

describing something that has concluded in a disordered or confused manner.

The meeting was chaotically-ended, leaving everyone confused about the next steps.

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Last updated: 2025/06/14 10:16