🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Kōzōguzēn

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kōzōguzēn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kōzōguzēn/koʊˈzoʊɡuːˈzeɪn/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #2000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A teoria do kōzōguzēn sugere que a ordem pode emergir do caos."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A concept in which complex structures or systems arise from random processes or accidents.

    "The theory of kōzōguzēn suggests that order can emerge from chaos."
  2. 2

    In philosophy, the idea that chance events can lead to the formation of organized systems.

    "Philosophers often debate the implications of kōzōguzēn in understanding the universe."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kōzōguzēn' originates from Japanese, where 'kōzō' means 'structure' and 'guzēn' refers to 'accident' or 'chance'. This term reflects a philosophical concept that emerged in the context of Japanese thought, particularly in discussions of aesthetics and design, emphasizing the beauty found in randomness and imperfection.

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