perturbance
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8.5
A change that makes a system or process work differently than usual
- noun
- /pərˈtərbəns/
- Specialized
:
perturbación
- Engineers noted the perturbance in the system caused unexpected delays in the project.
Examples
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But you're much more likely and, and some of it is the, the perturbance itself may be a little bit more virulent.
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The scientists observed a significant perturbance in the ecosystem after the oil spill.
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During the experiment, a perturbance in the temperature affected the reaction outcome.
Synonyms
disruption
vsperturbance
111
4.1
A break in the normal flow of activity
is broader, covering many kinds of problems not only complete stoppages
73
4.1
An interruption to a normal system, like loud noise or signal trouble
is focused on an interruption or break in a process rather than interference
upheaval
vsperturbance
50
6.9
A sudden big change that causes confusion and problems
is usually less severe and not necessarily a major chaotic change
4
8.8
A small change that makes a system behave differently
is a general interruption or problem without stressing behavior change
tumultuous disturbance
vsperturbance
8.5
A sudden violent crowd event that causes confusion and danger
is generally less violent and more orderly or mild
Antonyms
How Disruptive
upheaval
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6.9
50
6.9
disruption
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4.1
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4.1
perturbance
1
8.5
- Specialized
1
8.5
disturbance
73
4.1
- Specialized
73
4.1
to glitch
3
5.8
- Specialized
3
5.8
Surface Forms
perturbance singular
perturbances plural
Morphology
Etymology
Perturbance comes from Latin parts per- 'completely' and turbare 'to disturb', the same root as in turbulent. So a perturbance is a disturbance that upsets a system or process.