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Perturbation

nounid 104464·updated May 18, 2026
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(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly

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Variants

synonym
disruptiondisturbanceflusterupset
plural
Perturbations
possessive
Perturbation's
pluralpossessive
Perturbations'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§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
§4
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
§5
an unhappy and worried mental state
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
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