Perturbation Definition
perturbation
noun
- an unhappy and worried mental state; "there was too much anger and disturbance"; "she didn't realize the upset she caused me"
- (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
- activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption; "the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset"; "he looked around for the source of the disturbance"; "there was a disturbance of neural function"
- a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
- the act of causing disorder
"Perturbation" in song lyrics
See how perturbation is used in real songs:
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"time since perturbation"
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"colin perturbation"
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Words that rhyme with perturbation
Usage tips for "perturbation"
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