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turbulent

/ˈtɜːbjələnt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Characterized by agitation, turbulence, or violence.

    - "The turbulent waters made it difficult for the swimmers to reach the shore."
    - "The turbulent crowd became violent during the protest."
  • adjective

    Marked by instability and uncertainty.

    - "The economy was in a turbulent state due to the recession."
    - "The relationship between the two colleagues was turbulent and unpredictable."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɜːbjələnt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with turbulent
terrible , perpetual , fugitive , invincible
Variants
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turbulent , turbulently , turbulent flow , turbulent flows
Etymology
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From the Latin turbulentus, meaning agitated, disturbed.


Trivia
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  1. The term turbulent is often used in meteorology to describe weather patterns with strong winds and turbulence.

  2. In physics, turbulence is a state of fluid motion characterized by chaotic and irregular behavior.


Related Concepts
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  1. instability: A state of turbulence is often characterized by instability and uncertainty.

  2. chaos: Turbulence can also be associated with chaos, as in turbulent weather patterns or turbulent political situations.


Culture
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In literature, turbulent is often used to describe characters or situations that are unstable, chaotic, or violent. In art, turbulent scenes or emotions are depicted to evoke strong feelings in viewers. In music, turbulent compositions may include dissonant harmonies, irregular rhythms, and sudden shifts in dynamics.

How to Memorize "turbulent"

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