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turbulence

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/ˈtɜrbjələns/ · tur-bu-lence

A state of confusion or disorder; often used in the context of atmospheric disturbances.

Meanings

nounformal

A state of confusion or disorder; often used in the context of atmospheric disturbances.

ایسی کیفیت جو افراتفری یا بےترتیبی کی حالت ہو؛ اکثر فضائی خلل کے تناظر میں استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

طوفانی کیفیت

toofani kifiyat

Formal: تلاطم

Synonyms

disorderconfusionupheavalافراطبےترتیبیخلل

Antonyms

calmstabilityorderسکوناستحکامترتیب

Common Collocations

  • air turbulence
  • turbulence in water
  • economic turbulence

Example Sentences

The airplane experienced turbulence during the flight.

ہوائی جہاز نے پرواز کے دوران طوفانی کیفیت کا سامنا کیا۔

Hawai jahaz ne parwaz ke doran toofani kifiyat ka samna kiya.

Turbulence in the market has affected many businesses.

بازار میں ہلچل نے بہت سے کاروباروں کو متاثر کیا ہے۔

Bazaar mein halchal ne bohat se karobaron ko mutasir kiya hai.

The scientist studied the turbulence of the ocean currents.

عالم نے سمندری لہروں کی بےترتیبی کا مطالعہ کیا۔

Aalim ne samandari lehron ki be-tarteebi ka mutala kiya.

Easily Confused With

disturbance:Turbulence is often specifically used in physical contexts, while disturbance can refer to more general disruptions.

Word Family

turbulent
adjectiveطوفانی
turbulently
adverbطوفانی طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a turbulent storm that shakes things up.

Picture an airplane bouncing in turbulent air.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے

Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bohat nikle mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle

Thousands of desires, each so intense it could take my breath away; many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet they still seemed too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چور کی چال کبھی نہیں چھپتی۔

Chor ki chaal kabhi nahi chhupati.

A thief's actions never stay hidden.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "turbulentia" — disturbance, disorder

First known use: 14th century

The word 'turbulence' comes from the Latin word 'turbulentia', which signifies a disturbance or agitation in a particular medium.