turbulent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtɜːbjələnt/
• Hyphenation: tur‧bu‧lent

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Adjective

Positive turbulent

Comparative more turbulent

Superlative most turbulent

1. If something becomes turbulent, it was violently disturbed or agitated.

   It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.

2. If something isturbulent, it is being in, or causing disturbance or unrest.

   The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.

Related words

• turbulence