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Term: perturbation

Description:

Perturbation refers to a disturbance or alteration of something's regular or expected state. It can refer to both physical and abstract concepts, expressing a sense of disruption or unease.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A disturbance or deviation from the normal state:

Example Sentence: The sudden loud noise caused a perturbation in the calm atmosphere of the library.



2. Physics: A small change or fluctuation in a physical system's behavior:

Example Sentence: The perturbation in the electron's orbit led to unpredictable results in the experiment.



3. Mathematics: A small alteration in the value or solution of a mathematical equation:

Example Sentence: The function's perturbation resulted in a slight shift in the graph's shape.

Verb:

1. To disturb or cause a disturbance in something:

Example Sentence: The construction noise outside perturbed him during his study session.



2. To alter or deviate from the normal state of something:

Example Sentence: The change in management perturbed the employees, leading to uncertainty in the workplace.

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