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chaotically-oriented

|cha-ot-i-cal-ly-or-i-ent-ed|

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli ˈɔːrientɪd/

disorganized alignment

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaotically-oriented' originates from the Greek word 'khaos,' meaning 'abyss' or 'void,' combined with the Latin 'orientare,' meaning 'to arrange or align.'

Historical Evolution

'chaos' transformed from the Greek 'khaos' into the Latin 'chaos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chaos.' 'Orient' evolved from the Latin 'orientare' to the modern English 'orient.'

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

having a tendency to be disorganized or lacking in order.

The project was chaotically-oriented, with no clear plan or structure.

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Last updated: 2025/05/17 13:43