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PERTURBATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Perturbation.

Perturbation - as a noun

An unhappy and worried mental state

Example: "There was too much anger and disturbance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disturbance16upset7

(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
influence14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

Example: "The term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disturbance16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disposition that is confused or nervous and upset

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluster10

The act of causing disorder

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disruption13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturbance16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The earthquake caused a perturbation in the city's infrastructure."
"The sudden change in the company's leadership resulted in a perturbation among the employees."
"His unexpected departure caused a perturbation in our travel plans."
"The perturbation of the delicate ecosystem led to the extinction of several species."
"The noise coming from the construction site created a perturbation for the residents nearby."
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Word Game Points

Is PERTURBATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perturbation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERTURBATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PERTURBATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perturbation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERTURBATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PERTURBATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perturbation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERTURBATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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