Entropy word meaning and definition

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• Synonyms for entropy
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Meaning and definition for "entropy" word

[noun] (communication theory) a numerical measure of the uncertainty of an outcome; "the signal contained thousands of bits of information"
[noun] (thermodynamics) a measure of the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing work; entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity

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\En"tro*py\, n. [Gr. ? a turning in; ? in + ? a turn, fr. ? to turn.] (Thermodynamics) A certain property of a body, expressed as a measurable quantity, such that when there is no communication of heat the quantity remains constant, but when heat enters or leaves the body the quantity increases or diminishes. If a small amount, h, of heat enters the body when its temperature is t in the thermodynamic scale the entropy of the body is increased by h ? t. The entropy is regarded as measured from some standard temperature and pressure. Sometimes called the thermodynamic function. The entropy of the universe tends towards a maximum. --Clausius.
H(M) = -log2 p(M)

Synonyms for entropy

information, selective information

Antonyms: ectropy

Related terms: abeyance, aloofness, chaos, communication theory, data retrieval, data storage, disarray, discreteness, haphazardness, indiscriminateness, inertness, information theory, mistiness, noncohesion, nonsymmetry, obscurity, perturbation, promiscuity, promiscuousness, suspense, vagueness, vegetation

The fun area, different aproach to word »entropy«

Let's analyse "entropy" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Two vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YPORTNE. Average typing speed for these characters is 1795 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: . -. - .-. --- .--. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: entropy: 5 + 6 = 11, reduced: 11 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: entropy: 5 + 5 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 7 + 7 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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