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n. (physics) a dynamical system that is extremely sensitive to its initial conditions

n. the scientific discipline dealing with the underlying order of the apparently random nature of the universe

n. (Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe

chaos, pandemonium, bedlam, topsy-turvydom, topsy-turvyness

n. a state of extreme confusion and disorder

Chaos

n. the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe

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blare, blaring, cacophony, clamor, din

n. a loud harsh or strident noise

hubbub, uproar, brouhaha, katzenjammer

n. loud confused noise from many sources

commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult

n. the act of making a noisy disturbance

rioting, riot

n. a state of disorder involving group violence

storm, tempest

n. a violent commotion or disturbance; "the storms that had characterized their relationship had died away"; "it was only a tempest in a teapot"

agitation, excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo

n. disturbance usually in protest

whirlpool, vortex, maelstrom

n. a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest

n. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"

violence

n. a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.

anarchy, lawlessness

n. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, garboil

n. a state of commotion and noise and confusion

stir, splash

n. a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event; "he made a great splash and then disappeared"

confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray

n. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"

discord, strife

n. lack of agreement or harmony

disorder

n. a disturbance of the peace or of public order

hole

n. a fault; "he shot holes in my argument"

turbulence, upheaval, Sturm und Drang

n. a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"

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order

n. established customary state (especially of society); "order ruled in the streets"; "law and order"

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