"perturbation" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: agitation - a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

same as: disturbance, upset
referred to in: natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions

is a type of: influence - the effect of one thing (or person) on another

subtypes: variation - (astronomy) any perturbation of the mean motion or orbit of a planet or satellite (especially a perturbation of the earth's moon)
is a type of: activity - any specific behavior
subtypes:
- bother, fuss, hassle, trouble - an angry disturbance
- magnetic storm - a sudden disturbance of the earth's magnetic field; caused by emission of particles from the sun
same as: disturbance
is a type of: discomposure - a temperament that is perturbed and lacking in composure

same as: fluster
is a type of: disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
subtypes:
- breakdown, dislocation - the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue
- surprisal, surprise - the act of surprising someone
same as: disruption