perturbation
[/pɜːr.tɚ.ˈbeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: perturbations / perturbações
perturbação
1. The state of being perturbed; mental disquiet or uneasiness
She showed signs of perturbation when confronted with the unexpected news.
Ela mostrou sinais de perturbação quando confrontada com a notícia inesperada.
2. A disturbance or disruption of a normal state or process
The system experienced a perturbation that caused temporary malfunction.
O sistema experimentou uma perturbação que causou mau funcionamento temporário.
3. In physics and astronomy, a small deviation in the motion of a body caused by the influence of another body
The moon's orbit shows perturbations due to the gravitational pull of the sun.
A órbita da lua mostra perturbações devido à atração gravitacional do sol.
4. In mathematics, a slight change to a system or equation
Perturbation theory helps predict how small changes affect the solution.
A teoria de perturbação ajuda a prever como pequenas mudanças afetam a solução.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'perturbação' is commonly used in formal, academic, and scientific contexts. In everyday Brazilian speech, people might use more casual terms like 'confusão' (confusion), 'bagunça' (mess), or 'estresse' (stress). In the USA, particularly in physics and mathematics, 'perturbation' is a technical term widely used in research and academic settings. The word maintains similar formality levels across both English and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
NYC Slang
trip, hassle, or drama
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