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- [tur-byuh-luh ns]
- /ˈtɜr byə ləns/
- /ˈtɜː.bjʊ.ləns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tur-byuh-luh ns]
- /ˈtɜr byə ləns/
Definitions of turbulence word
- noun turbulence the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion. 1
- noun turbulence Hydraulics. the haphazard secondary motion caused by eddies within a moving fluid. 1
- noun turbulence Meteorology. irregular motion of the atmosphere, as that indicated by gusts and lulls in the wind. 1
- noun turbulence social, political: disorder 1
- noun turbulence emotional: disturbance 1
- noun turbulence plane: air disturbance 1
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Origin of turbulence
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word turbulentia, dating back to 1590-1600. See turbulent, -ence
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Parts of speech for Turbulence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turbulence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for turbulence
noun turbulence
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- anarchism — Anarchism is the belief that the laws and power of governments should be replaced by people working together freely.
- ant — Ants are small crawling insects that live in large groups.
- ants — any of numerous black, red, brown, or yellow social insects of the family Formicidae, of worldwide distribution especially in warm climates, having a large head with inner jaws for chewing and outer jaws for carrying and digging, and living in highly organized colonies containing wingless female workers, a winged queen, and, during breeding seasons, winged males, some species being noted for engaging in warfare, slavemaking, or the cultivation of food sources.
- antsiness — the quality of being antsy
Antonyms for turbulence
noun turbulence
- ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.
- hush — to become or be silent or quiet: They hushed as the judge walked in.
- imperturbation — freedom from perturbation; tranquillity; calmness.
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