chaotically-guided
|cha-o-tic-al-ly-guid-ed|
/keɪˈɒtɪkli-ˈɡaɪdɪd/
disorderly direction
Etymology
'chaotically-guided' originates from the combination of 'chaotic' and 'guided', where 'chaotic' comes from the Greek word 'khaos', meaning 'abyss' or 'void', and 'guided' from the Old English 'gīedan', meaning 'to lead'.
'chaotic' changed from the Greek word 'khaos' to the modern English 'chaotic', and 'guided' evolved from the Old English 'gīedan' to the modern English 'guide'.
Initially, 'chaotic' meant 'void' or 'abyss', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disorderly'. 'Guided' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to lead'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
directed or influenced in a manner that appears disordered or unpredictable.
The project was chaotically-guided, leading to unexpected results.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 03:26
