Where does “chaos” come from?
chaos (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek χάος, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰeh₂- — to yawn; to gape; yawn.
chaos (Latin): Alternative letter-case form of Chaos; chaos
Definitions
- Alternative letter-case form of Chaos; chaos
Ancestry of “chaos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | χάος | the primordial state of existence; space, air;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰeh₂- | to yawn; to gape; yawn |
Words derived from “chaos”