turbulent

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Etymology [edit]

From Latin turbulentus, from turba (disorder, tumult).

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Adjective [edit]

turbulent (comparative more turbulent, superlative most turbulent)

  1. violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous
    It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
  2. being in, or causing, disturbance or unrest
    The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.

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Adjective [edit]

turbulent m (feminine turbulente, masculine plural turbulents, feminine plural turbulentes)

  1. turbulent
  2. unruly

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Adjective [edit]

turbulent (comparative turbulenter, superlative am turbulentesten)

  1. turbulent

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