Acatastatic

/ˌækətəˈstætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by instability or disorder; not in a stable condition; relating to acatastasia.

Etymology

From acatastasia + -ic. Describes states or systems exhibiting the fundamental disorder captured by acatastasia.

Kelly Says

An acatastatic government is one where institutions break down and authority becomes unpredictable—it's a word that perfectly describes failed states or rapid political collapse.

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