Definition of perturbation
Nouns
an unhappy and worried mental state
- Synonyms:
- disturbance, upset
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agitation
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
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variation
(astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
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libration
(astronomy) a real or apparent slow oscillation of a moon or satellite
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influence
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
"the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset"
- Synonyms:
- disturbance
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bother, fuss, hassle, trouble
an angry disturbance
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magnetic storm
a sudden disturbance of the earth's magnetic field; caused by emission of particles from the sun
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activity
any specific behavior
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
- Synonyms:
- fluster
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discomposure
a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure
the act of causing disorder
- Synonyms:
- disruption
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breakdown, dislocation
the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
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surprisal, surprise
the act of surprising someone
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disturbance
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
Vocabulary Lists for perturbation
- Macbeth
- thane
- weird sister
- hautboy
- Duncan
- allomorph
- anomaly
- articulation
- bandwidth
- comparative
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