perturbation

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perturbation

The scientist introduced a small perturbation into the system.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A state of anxiety or unease: A mental or emotional condition characterized by worry, nervousness, or agitation.
    • A disturbance or disruption: An act or instance of causing disorder, interruption, or malfunction in a system, process, or state of calm.
    • (Physics) A secondary influence: A small force or influence that causes a system to deviate slightly from its regular or predicted motion or state.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The news caused great perturbation among the citizens. (The news created a state of significant anxiety among the people.)
    • Any perturbation in the electrical grid can cause a blackout. (Any disruption in the electrical grid can lead to a power failure.)
    • The astronomer calculated the orbit, accounting for gravitational perturbation from a nearby planet. (The astronomer computed the path, considering the slight gravitational influence from a neighboring planet.)
Advanced Usage
  • "source of perturbation": the origin or cause of a disturbance.
    • The loud construction noise was a constant source of perturbation for the students.
  • "emotional perturbation": a state of being emotionally unsettled or distressed.
    • She tried to hide her emotional perturbation after the difficult meeting.
Variants and Related Words
  • Perturb (verb): To make someone anxious or unsettled; to disturb or disrupt the normal state of a system.
    • The strange sounds in the night perturbed the campers.
  • Perturbed (adjective): Anxious or unsettled.
    • He had a perturbed expression on his face.
Synonyms
  • Agitation: A state of nervous excitement or anxiety.
  • Disruption: An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.
  • Disturbance: The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.
Related Phrases
  • State of perturbation: A condition of being disturbed or anxious.
    • The sudden market crash left investors in a state of perturbation.
Related Idioms
  • To cause no little perturbation: To cause considerable worry or disturbance.
    • The CEO's sudden resignation caused no little perturbation within the company.
perturbation

The scientist introduced a small perturbation into the system.

Noun
  1. the act of causing disorder
  2. a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
  3. 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
  4. (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
  5. an unhappy and worried mental state
    • there was too much anger and disturbance
    • she didn't realize the upset she caused me

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