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   turbulent

   /ˈtəːbjʊlənt/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm: "the country's turbulent history" Similar tempestuousstormyunstableunsettledtumultuousexplosivein turmoilfull of upheavalsfull of conflictfull of ups and downsroller-coasterchaoticfull of confusionviolentwildanarchiclawlessOpposite peaceful
   • ▪ (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently: "the turbulent sea" Similar roughstormytempestuousstorm-tossedheavyviolentwildangryragingboilingseethingfoamingchoppybumpyagitatedsquallyblusteryroilyliterary:welteringrare:boisterousOpposite calmquietglassy
   • ▪ relating to or denoting flow of a fluid in which the velocity at any point fluctuates irregularly and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin turbulentus ‘full of commotion’, from turba ‘crowd’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. turbulently adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTURBULENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TURBULENT definition: 1. involving a lot of sudden changes, arguments, or violence: 2. Turbulent air or water moves very…. Learn more.

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   Turbulent definition: being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed. See examples of TURBULENT used in a sentence.

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   (of air or water) changing direction suddenly and violently. The aircraft is designed to withstand turbulent conditions. They jumped off the cliff into the turbulent waters below. (of people) noisy and/or difficult to control synonym unruly. Definition of turbulent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTURBULENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TURBULENT meaning: 1. involving a lot of sudden changes, arguments, or violence: 2. Turbulent air or water moves very…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TURBULENT is exhibiting physical turbulence. How to use turbulent in a sentence. Did you know?

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTURBULENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A turbulent time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder.

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   Turbulent means chaotic, disordered, characterized by conflict. A time of war is a turbulent time for a country. If your family moves and your parents get divorced, you might call that a turbulent period in your history.

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   Definition of turbulent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    TURBULENT definition: 1. A turbulent situation, time, etc is one in which there are a lot of sudden changes, arguments…. Learn more.

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    Define turbulent. turbulent synonyms, turbulent pronunciation, turbulent translation, English dictionary definition of turbulent. adj. 1. Moving rapidly or violently: turbulent rapids. 2. Characterized by disorder, commotion, or unrest: a turbulent period in history. tur′bu·lent·ly...