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   turbulence

   /ˈtəːbjʊləns/

   noun

   • 1. violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid: "the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence" Similar rough air currentsirregular atmospheric motionuneven air movementroughnessstorminesstempestuousnessheavinessviolencewildnesschoppinessagitationOpposite calmness
   • ▪ a state of conflict or confusion: "political turbulence" Similar turmoilinstabilityconflictupheavaltumulttroublesunrestfermentdisorderdisruptiondisturbancechaosconfusionSturm und DrangOpposite peacecalmness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin turbulentia, from turbulentus ‘full of commotion’ (see turbulent).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   TURBULENCE definition: 1. a state of confusion without any order: 2. strong sudden movements within air or water: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TURBULENCE is the quality or state of being turbulent. How to use turbulence in a sentence.

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   TURBULENCE meaning: 1. a state of confusion without any order: 2. strong sudden movements within air or water: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   Chaotic or unstable eddying motion in a fluid. Avoiding excessive turbulence generated around moving objects (such as airplanes), which can make their motion inefficient and difficult to control, is a major factor in aerodynamic design.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTURBULENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun. Turbulence is a state of confusion and disorganized change. The 1960s and early 1970s were a time of change and turbulence. ...a region often beset by political turbulence. Synonyms: confusion, turmoil, unrest, instability More Synonyms of turbulence. 2. uncountable noun.

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   Definition of turbulence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Use the noun turbulence to describe instability or disturbance. If you’re on an airplane during a storm, turbulence is that horrible thing that is causing the plane (and your stomach) to bounce around.