perturbation

noun
UK: /ˌpɜː.təˈbeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌpɝː.tɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/

  1. A change in the normal state or regular movement of something.

    1. The small perturbation didn't affect the experiment much.
    2. The slight perturbation in the satellite's orbit required a minor correction.

  2. Anxiety or distress that makes you feel worried or upset.

    1. The bad news caused a brief perturbation.
    2. Despite the unexpected delay, she continued without any visible perturbation.

Synonyms

disturbance agitation commotion variation alteration disquiet worry fluster
perturbation transitive-verb

  1. To worry or disturb someone.

    1. Don't let the noise perturbation your work.
    2. The rumors of the company's financial troubles perturbed many employees.

  2. To cause a system, such as an orbit or a fluid, to deviate from its expected path or state.

    1. Gravity from other planets can perturbation the asteroid's path.
    2. The unexpected pressure changes perturbed the flow of the liquid in the pipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perturbation" in English means: A change in the normal state or regular movement of something., Anxiety or distress that makes you feel worried or upset..

The phonetic transcription of "perturbation" is /ˌpɜː.təˈbeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌpɝː.tɚˈbeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perturbation": disturbance, agitation, commotion, variation, alteration, disquiet, worry, fluster.

Example usage of "perturbation": "The small perturbation didn't affect the experiment much.". More examples on the page.