Added 9 October 2026
turbulent
/ˈtɜːbjələnt/ adjective
In Latin: turbulentus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about turbulent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination.
effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive
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(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence.
the river's roiling current
Origin
From Middle English turbulent, from Middle French turbulent, from Latin turbulentus, from turba (“disorder, tumult, crowd”).
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