Entropy Definition & Meaning
entropy
- noun
- (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"
- (thermodynamics) 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"
"Entropy" in song lyrics
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"We bring peace from entropy"
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"pynchon entropy"
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"our chemistry is suffering from entropy"
AOL — AOL
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- What does entropy mean?
- (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information" (thermodynamics) 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"
- What part of speech is entropy?
- Entropy is a noun.
- How many definitions does entropy have?
- Entropy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).