noun
perturbation
Perturbation (noun) means a state of anxious unease or agitation.
noun
1
A state of anxious unease or agitation.
2
A small change made to a system, whether physical, biological or economic.
3
A shift in an orbit caused by the pull of other bodies nearby.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French perturbation, which came from Old French perturbacion, from Latin perturbatio.
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Rhymes for perturbation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of perturbation?
"perturbation" (noun) means a state of anxious unease or agitation.
What is another word for perturbation?
Other words for "perturbation" include upset, disruption, fluster, disturbance.
What is the opposite of perturbation?
Opposites of "perturbation" include composure, equanimity.
What are the different meanings of perturbation?
"perturbation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A state of anxious unease or agitation; 2. A small change made to a system, whether physical, biological or economic; 3. A shift in an orbit caused by the pull of other bodies nearby.
