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perturbation

/ perturbation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
Type of:
discomposure
Derived:
fluster perturb unhinge disquiet trouble
noun Sense 2
activity that is an intrusion or interruption
"he looked around for the source of the disturbance"
"there was a disturbance of neural function"
Type of:
activity
Kinds of:
fuss trouble bother hassle magnetic storm
noun Sense 3
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
Type of:
influence
Kinds of:
variation
Derived:
perturb
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 4
the act of causing disorder
Type of:
disturbance
Kinds of:
dislocation breakdown surprise surprisal
Derived:
perturb derange throw out of kilter disrupt
noun Sense 5
an unhappy and worried mental state
"there was too much anger and disturbance"
"she didn''t realize the upset she caused me"
Type of:
agitation
Derived:
upset discompose untune disconcert discomfit
Semantic Complexity
64%
Sense Count
5
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
30
Times Searched
17
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discomposure activity fuss trouble bother hassle magnetic storm influence variation disturbance dislocation breakdown