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

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   Turbulence is a state of confusion or disorder, or strong sudden movements within air or water. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of turbulence from Cambridge Dictionary.

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     TURBULENCE meaning: 1. a state of confusion without any...

   • Znaczenie Turbulence, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     TURBULENCE definicja: 1. a state of confusion without any...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › turbulenceTurbulence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Turbulence is the quality or state of being turbulent, such as great commotion, irregular atmospheric motion, or departure from smooth flow. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of turbulence.

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

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   Turbulence is a state of confusion or disorder, or strong sudden movements within air or water. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of turbulence with Cambridge Dictionary.

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › turbulenceturbulence - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Turbulence is a situation of sudden change, trouble, argument and sometimes violence, or a series of sudden and violent changes in the direction of air or water. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, collocations and usage notes with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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

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   Turbulence is a state of confusion, disorder, or violent movement in a fluid or gas. Learn the meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of turbulence with sentences and collocations.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › turbulenceTurbulence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.