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chaotic pattern

[keɪˈɒtɪk ˈpætərn]
nounpl: chaotic patterns
padrão caótico
1. An irregular, unpredictable, and seemingly random arrangement or sequence that lacks order or organization
The chaotic pattern of the traffic during rush hour made it difficult to predict arrival times.
O padrão caótico do tráfego durante a hora de pico tornou difícil prever os tempos de chegada.
2. In mathematics and physics, a deterministic system that appears random but is governed by underlying rules
The chaotic pattern in the weather system makes long-term forecasting nearly impossible.
O padrão caótico no sistema climático torna a previsão de longo prazo quase impossível.
Synonyms
disorderirregular patternrandom arrangementdisorganized sequenceturbulent pattern
Antonyms
orderly patternregular patternsystematic arrangementorganized structurepredictable pattern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
padrão caótico
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
padrão caótico
Standard usage in European Portuguese
São Paulo
padrão caótico
Commonly used in technical and scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of order
all over the place
in disarray
every which way
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