Perturbation

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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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