Chaos (kā&obreve_;s), n. [L. chaos chaos (in senses 1 & 2), Gr. chaos, fr. chainein (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.
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]