26984 words

turbulence

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
a state of confusion without any order:

Examples:

The era was characterized by political and cultural turbulence.
There are signs of turbulence ahead for the economy.
2

Examples:

We might be experiencing some turbulence on this flight due to an approaching electrical storm.
3
a state of confusion and lack of order:

Examples:

political turbulence
His songs reflect the turbulence of his times.
4
strong, uneven currents in air or water:

Examples:

The plane ran into some turbulence over the Atlantic.

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