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chaotique

chaotic, disordered

adjective kah-oh-TEEK Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: From Greek khaos (void, abyss) via French chaos.

Usage Note

Chaotique is used both literally (a chaotic scene) and figuratively (chaotic thinking or management). It is invariable in gender for the ending — the feminine form is also chaotique. The related noun is chaos, pronounced 'kah-OH' in French with a silent final s.

Examples

"La circulation était complètement chaotique ce matin."

Natural Translation

The traffic was completely chaotic this morning.

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