ENTROPY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ENTROPY?

Need another word that means the same as “entropy”? Find 27 synonyms for “entropy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Entropy” are: randomness, s, information, disorder, disarray, disorganization, disorderliness, untidiness, chaos, mayhem, bedlam, pandemonium, madness, havoc, turmoil, tumult, commotion, disruption, upheaval, furore, frenzy, uproar, babel, maelstrom, muddle, mess, shambles

Entropy as a Noun

Definitions of "Entropy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “entropy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thermodynamic quantity representing the unavailability of a system's thermal energy for conversion into mechanical work, often interpreted as the degree of disorder or randomness in the system.
• A numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome.
• (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome.
• (thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work.
• A thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work.
• (in information theory) a logarithmic measure of the rate of transfer of information in a particular message or language.
• Lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder.

Synonyms of "Entropy" as a noun (27 Words)

babel	(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah’s descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another. The babel of voices on the road.
bedlam	An institution for the care of mentally ill people. There was bedlam in the courtroom.
chaos	(Greek mythology) the most ancient of gods; the personification of the infinity of space preceding creation of the universe. Snow caused chaos in the region.
commotion	The act of making a noisy disturbance. Damage caused by civil commotion.
disarray	A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior. His plans have been thrown into disarray.
disorder	An illness or condition that disrupts normal physical or mental functions. Skin disorders.
disorderliness	Rowdy behavior.
disorganization	A condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted. The evacuation was dogged by chaos and disorganization.
disruption	Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. He gave hints on what industry today he believes may be ripe for disruption.
frenzy	A state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour. Doreen worked herself into a frenzy of rage.
furore	An outbreak of public anger or excitement. It was little thought that they would excite such a furore among stamp collectors.
havoc	Great confusion or disorder. The hurricane ripped through Florida causing havoc.
information	In information theory a mathematical quantity expressing the probability of occurrence of a particular sequence of symbols impulses etc as against that of alternative sequences. Genetically transmitted information.
madness	A feeling of intense anger. In his madness he destroyed the work of years.
maelstrom	A situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. The train station was a maelstrom of crowds.
mayhem	The willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person. Complete mayhem broke out.
mess	A meal eaten in a mess hall by service personnel. A mess of mashed black beans and rice.
muddle	A mistake arising from or resulting in confusion. She was able to cut through confusion and muddle.
pandemonium	A state of extreme confusion and disorder. There was complete pandemonium everyone just panicked.
randomness	(thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work. We accept randomness in our own lives but we crave logic in art.
s	A thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work. Entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity.
shambles	A state of total disorder. The shambles where the animals were slaughtered.
tumult	Violent agitation. His personal tumult ended when he began writing songs.
turmoil	A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. He endured years of inner turmoil.
untidiness	The trait of being untidy and messy.
upheaval	Disturbance usually in protest. The first upheaval produced a hill which was called Roof Mountain.
uproar	A state of commotion and noise and confusion. It caused an uproar in the press.

Usage Examples of "Entropy" as a noun

• The sum of the entropies of all the bodies taking part in the process.
• Entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity.
• The second law of thermodynamics says that entropy always increases with time.
• A marketplace where entropy reigns supreme.