n. [ L. chaoschaos (in senses 1 & 2), Gr. cha`os, fr. cha`inein (root cha) to yawn, to gape, to open widely. Cf. Chasm. ] 1. An empty, immeasurable space; a yawning chasm. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Between us and there is fixed a great chaos. Luke xvi. 26 (Rhemish Trans.). [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The confused, unorganized condition or mass of matter before the creation of distinct and orderly forms. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Any confused or disordered collection or state of things; a confused mixture; confusion; disorder. [ 1913 Webster ]