turbulence (**터**뷸런스) — violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɜːrbjələns/
Korean meaning: 기류나 수류의 격렬하고 불안정한 움직임, 난기류
Korean pronunciation: **터**뷸런스
Example Sentences
- The flight attendant spilled coffee everywhere when the plane hit unexpected turbulence.
- The stock market showed signs of turbulence as investors panicked.
- My stomach experienced its own turbulence after eating that suspicious sushi.
turbulence
NOUN//ˈtɜːrbjələns//
violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid
Passengers experience severe turbulence as the airplane shakes violently
Excellence shines through turbulence and prevalence of storms!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'turbulentia' meaning 'disorder' or 'confusion,' derived from 'turbulentus' meaning 'disorderly' or 'turbulent,' which comes from 'turba' meaning 'crowd' or 'disturbance.'
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📝Examples
“The flight attendant spilled coffee everywhere when the plane hit unexpected turbulence.”
“The stock market showed signs of turbulence as investors panicked.”
“My stomach experienced its own turbulence after eating that suspicious sushi.”
“The social turbulence of the 1960s led to significant cultural changes.”
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