chaos theory

noun

1. a theory, applied in various branches of science, that apparently random phenomena have underlying order

Example Sentences

Dahlia Lithwick’s 2012 piece “Chaos Theory” is a Slate classic.

From Slate

Although we may commonly use the phrase to denote the seeming interconnectedness of our own lives, the term "butterfly effect" is sometimes associated with chaos theory.

From Science Daily

The “Chaos Theory” author said on Instagram that she hopes her lawsuit helps reality TV return to its roots: “To authentically depict the complexities of life while offering genuine support to those who share their stories.”

From Los Angeles Times

To this end, the research team employed a cross-disciplinary approach by combining chaos theory and synchronization theory.

From Science Daily

A new staging presented by Bedlam makes a valiant effort to adapt Stoppard’s cerebral probes into chaos theory, Newtonian law, thermodynamics and metaphysics for a 2023 audience, but the result is a muddled one.

From New York Times