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

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   Synonyms for TURBULENT: violent, ferocious, fierce, furious, rough, volcanic, tumultuous, explosive; Antonyms of TURBULENT: peaceful, peaceable, nonviolent, calm, tranquil, serene, pacific, halcyon

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

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

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   1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A turbulent time, place, or relationship is one in which there is a lot of change, confusion, and disorder. They had been together for five or six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations.

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › turbulentTURBULENT - 24 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   turbulent. in English. turbulent. adjective. These are words and phrases related to turbulent. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of turbulent. The sea is too turbulent for sailing. The turbulent meeting ended in a fist fight.

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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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    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...

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