1. Noun
The act of perturbing, or the state of being perturbed; esp., agitation of mind.
2. Noun
A disturbance in the regular elliptic or other motion of a heavenly body, produced by some force additional to that which causes its regular motion; as, the perturbations of the planets are caused by their attraction on each other.
3. Noun
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
4. Noun
an unhappy and worried mental state; "there was too much anger and disturbance"; "she didn't realize the upset she caused me"
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
5. Noun
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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