anarchic — Characterized by a lack of order, structure, or control; chaotic and lawless.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Characterized by a lack of order, structure, or control; chaotic and lawless.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈnɑrkɪk/
Example Sentences
- My teenager's room is completely anarchic - clothes everywhere and no system whatsoever.
- The anarchic traffic in the city center makes driving a nightmare.
- During the food fight, the cafeteria became an anarchic battlefield of flying mashed potatoes.
anarchic
ADJECTIVE[/əˈnɑrkɪk/]
Characterized by a lack of order, structure, or control; chaotic and lawless.
When the city lost all central control, the streets became completely anarchic.
AN(without) + ARCH(rule) + IC(related to) — with no central rule left, the streets became completely anarchic.
When the city's control mechanism broke down, the streets turned anarchic.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Ancient Greek 'anarkhos' meaning 'without a ruler.' The word entered English through French in the 17th century to describe states of lawlessness or chaos.
Breakdown
an- (without/not) + arkh- (ruler/chief) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My teenager's room is completely anarchic - clothes everywhere and no system whatsoever.”
“The anarchic traffic in the city center makes driving a nightmare.”
“During the food fight, the cafeteria became an anarchic battlefield of flying mashed potatoes.”
“The anarchic nature of the internet allows both freedom and chaos.”
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