Perturbation

noun/pɝtɝbˈeɪʃʌn/politics
Definition
A deviation of a system from its regular or normal state, caused by an outside influence.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French perturbation, from Old French perturbacion, from Latin perturbatio.
Synonyms
upset, disruption, disturbance, fluster
In a sentence
  • The market perturbation triggered by the rate hike lasted only two days.
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Vocabulary.md
added 2023-10-11