perturbation

Meanings

• Noun

  A disturbance or disruption of something, especially a mechanical system.

  - "The perturbation in the engine caused the plane to make an unexpected landing."
  - "The perturbation in the market led to a significant drop in stock prices."

• Noun

  A slight change or variation.

  - "Minor perturbations in the solar system can have major effects on planetary orbits."
  - "Small perturbations in the DNA sequence can lead to significant differences in protein structure and function."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perturbation
ertification , desolation , determination

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Variants

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perturbation , perturbational , perturbations

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Etymology

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From the Latin perturbare, to disturb, deranged, disordered.

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Trivia

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1. The term perturbation was first used in astronomy to describe the small variations in planetary orbits caused by the gravitational effects of other planets.

2. In mathematics, perturbation theory is used to study the behavior of complex systems by making small, controlled approximations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disturbance: A disruption or interruption of normal or expected conditions.

2. Variation: A difference between expected and actual values or conditions.

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Culture

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In literature, perturbation is used to describe emotional disturbance or unease. In physics, it refers to small variations in the motion of celestial bodies.

How to Memorize "perturbation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small pebble causing ripples in a calm pond, representing the effect of a perturbation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of unease or emotional disturbance, or with small variations in motion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the first letter P, representing perturbation, and the idea of a disturbance or disruption.

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