What does perturbation mean?
Perturbation means (uncountable) Agitation; the state of being perturbed..
Perturbation
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) Agitation; the state of being perturbed..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) Agitation; the state of being perturbed.
- (countable) A small change in a physical system, or more broadly any definable system (such as a biological or economic system).
- (countable, astronomy, physics) Variation in an orbit due to the influence of external bodies.
Example Sentences
Reſtore your ſelues, vnto your temper, Fathers; / And, vvithout perturbation, heare me ſpeake: […]
But her mind had never been in such perturbation; and it needed a very strong effort to appear attentive and cheerful till the usual hour of separating allowed her the relief of quiet reflection.
Natures that haue much Heat, and great and violent deſires and Perturbations, are not ripe for Action, till they haue paſſed the Meridian of their yeares: As it was with Iulius Cæſar, and Septimius Seuerus.
Synonyms for perturbation
Antonyms for perturbation
Related Words
Word Forms
- perturbations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for perturbation?
Common synonyms include upset, disruption, disturbance, fluster.
What is the opposite of perturbation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use perturbation in a sentence?
Reſtore your ſelues, vnto your temper, Fathers; / And, vvithout perturbation, heare me ſpeake: […]
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