antitropy

/ænˈtɪtrɒpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A tendency or process in which something that is complex or organized becomes simpler and more disordered.

“The development of the city was a clear example of entropy, with once-nice homes turning into run-down buildings due to the antitropy of urban neglect.”

Synonyms

  • disorganization
  • entropy

Antonyms

  • order
  • organization