Entropy Definition & Meaning

entropy
noun
  1. (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"
  2. (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

See how entropy is used in real songs:

  • "We bring peace from entropy"
    Himalayan Project — Wince at the Sun
  • "pynchon entropy"
    AOL — AOL
  • "our chemistry is suffering from entropy"
    AOL — AOL

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