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perturbation

Perturbation (noun) means Agitation; the state of being perturbed.

noun
1
Agitation; the state of being perturbed.
2
A small change in a physical system, or more broadly any definable system (such as a biological or economic system).
3
Variation in an orbit due to the influence of external bodies.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French perturbation, from Old French perturbacion, from Latin perturbatio.

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What is the meaning of perturbation?

"perturbation" (noun) means agitation; the state of being perturbed.

What are the different meanings of perturbation?

"perturbation" has 3 main meanings: 1. Agitation; the state of being perturbed; 2. A small change in a physical system, or more broadly any definable system (such as a biological or economic system); 3. Variation in an orbit due to the influence of external bodies.

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