Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
entropically
Adverb
/ɛnˈtrɒpɪkli/
Definition
In a manner relating to entropy, which is a measure of disorder or randomness in a system.
Examples
- The system behaves entropically, moving towards a state of greater disorder.
- When particles are dispersed entropically, they tend to occupy a larger volume.
Meaning
Acting in a way that reflects the concepts of disorder or randomness according to the laws of thermodynamics.
Synonyms
- chaotically
- randomly
