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perturbation

/ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

Meanings
noun
Agitation; the state of being perturbed

Examples :

"The unexpected power outage caused a significant perturbation in the office's workflow. "
mind sensation emotion condition

Related Words

Illustration agitation

agitation noun

/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

"After a storm the sea is in agitation."

Illustration definable

definable adjective

[dɪˈfaɪnəbəɫ]

Able to be defined.

"Many words are definable by using other words."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration significant

significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

Illustration biological

biological noun

/ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

A biological product.

"The school's science fair featured several different biological specimens. "

Illustration variation

variation noun

/ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvæɹiˈeɪʃn̩/

The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.

"There was a noticeable variation in the students' test scores this semester. "

Illustration unexpected

unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration scheduled

scheduled verb

/ˈskedʒuːld/ /ˈʃedʒuːld/ /ˈskedʒʊld/ /ˈʃedʒʊld/

To create a time-schedule.

"The doctor scheduled my appointment for next Tuesday at 10 AM. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

Illustration workflow

workflow noun

/ˈwɜːkfləʊ/ /ˈwɝkfloʊ/

The rate at which a flow of work takes place

"The factory improved its workflow to produce more cars per hour. "

Illustration perturbed

perturbed verb

/pərˈtɜrbd/ /pɚˈtɝbd/

To disturb; to bother or unsettle.

"The loud music perturbed her as she tried to study. "