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- [pur-ter-bey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɜr tərˈbeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌpɜː.təˈbeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-ter-bey-shuh n]
- /ˌpɜr tərˈbeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of perturbation word
- noun perturbation the act of perturbing. 1
- noun perturbation the state of being perturbed. 1
- noun perturbation mental disquiet, disturbance, or agitation. 1
- noun perturbation a cause of mental disquiet, disturbance, or agitation. 1
- noun perturbation Astronomy. deviation of a celestial body from a regular orbit about its primary, caused by the presence of one or more other bodies that act upon the celestial body. 1
- noun perturbation mental agitation 1
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Origin of perturbation
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Latin perturbātiōn- (stem of perturbātiō; see perturb, -ation); replacing Middle English perturbacioun < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Perturbation
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perturbation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perturbation
noun perturbation
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- bedevilment — to torment or harass maliciously or diabolically, as with doubts, distractions, or worries.
- broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.
- butterflies — tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness
Antonyms for perturbation
noun perturbation
- imperturbation — freedom from perturbation; tranquillity; calmness.
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