perturbation

noun

the act of causing disorder

a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly

an unhappy and worried mental state

Roots

perper- · Latin · thoroughly, through turba-turb · Latin · turmoil, crowd

Synonyms for perturbation

disturbancen disruptionn discomposuren upsetv derangementn bobberyadj turbulencen flustern agitationn disorderlinessn commotionn tumultn tumultuationn disarrangementn excitationn turmoiln

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Where does perturbation come from?

The word perturbation breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: per-, from Latin per (“thoroughly, through”); and -turb, from Latin turba (“turmoil, crowd”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.