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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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   Jul 2, 2012 · The meaning of TURBULENT is exhibiting physical turbulence. How to use turbulent in a sentence. Did you know?

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   being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions. Synonyms: disordered, tempestuous, violent, tumultuous, agitated. characterized by, or showing disturbance, disorder, etc.: the turbulent years.

6. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTURBULENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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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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    adj. 1. being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed. 2. characterized by, showing, or causing disturbance, disorder, etc. 3. characterized by turbulence; tempestuous: turbulent waters. [1530–40; < Latin turbulentus restless = turb (a) turmoil + -ulentus -ulent] tur′bu•lent•ly, adv.

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    Jun 13, 2024 · turbulent (comparative more turbulent, superlative most turbulent) violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous