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Perturbation
01
a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
perturbations
Examples
The looming deadline was a constant perturbation to her otherwise calm demeanor as she worked.
02
the act of causing disorder
03
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
04
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
05
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
