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PERTURBATIONS

(noun)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Perturbations.

Perturbations - 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 astronaut's body experienced perturbations during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere."
"Climate scientists study the perturbations in global weather patterns."
"The earthquake caused perturbations in the tectonic plates."
"The perturbations in the stock market led to a financial crisis."
"The orbit of the comet was affected by gravitational perturbations from nearby planets."
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Word Game Points

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

PERTURBATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PERTURBATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perturbations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERTURBATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PERTURBATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perturbations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERTURBATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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