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entropy

/ˈɛntɹəpi/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A measure of the disorder or randomness in a system.

  • Noun

    The degree of uncertainty or unpredictability of a system.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɛntɹəpi/



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Antonyms

aggregation , exergy , free entropy , negentropy
Synonyms

anergy , bound entropy , disgregation
Rhymes
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empathy , sympathy , apathy
Variants
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entropic , entropically , entropies , entropy
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'entropia' meaning 'a turning inward' or 'a transformation'.


Trivia
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  1. Entropy is a measure of the number of possible arrangements of a system.

  2. The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of a closed system will always increase over time.


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  1. Information Theory: Entropy is a fundamental concept in information theory, which deals with the quantification, storage, and communication of information.

  2. Thermodynamics: Entropy is also a concept in thermodynamics, where it refers to the dispersal of energy in a system over time.


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In literature and art, entropy is often used as a metaphor for chaos or disorder. It has been explored in various forms of expression, from the surrealist paintings of Salvador Dalí to the dystopian novels of J.G. Ballard.

How to Memorize "entropy"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a box of cards with each card representing a specific outcome in a system. The more mixed up the cards are, the higher the entropy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'entropy' with chaos or disorder.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Entropy is a turning inward' to help remember the etymology of the word.


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