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chaotically-unresolved

|cha-o-tic-al-ly-un-re-solved|

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/keɪˈɒtɪkli-ʌnˈrɪzɒlvd/

disorderly and unsolved

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chaotically-unresolved' originates from the combination of 'chaotic' and 'unresolved', where 'chaotic' comes from the Greek word 'khaos', meaning 'abyss' or 'void', and 'unresolved' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'resolved' from Latin 'resolvere', meaning 'to loosen' or 'to solve'.

Historical Evolution

'chaotic' transformed from the Greek word 'khaos' into the modern English word 'chaotic', and 'unresolved' evolved from the Latin 'resolvere' through Old French 'resolver', eventually becoming 'resolved' in English, with the prefix 'un-' added to indicate negation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chaotic' meant 'void' or 'abyss', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disorder'. 'Unresolved' has maintained its meaning of 'not solved'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in a state of disorder and lacking resolution or clarity.

The project remained chaotically-unresolved, with no clear direction.

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Last updated: 2025/06/24 04:35