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- [per-turb]
- /pərˈtɜrb/
- /pəˈtɜːbəbl /
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- [per-turb]
- /pərˈtɜrb/
Definitions of perturbable word
- verb with object perturbable to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate. 1
- verb with object perturbable to throw into great disorder; derange. 1
- verb with object perturbable Astronomy. to cause perturbation in the orbit of (a celestial body). 1
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Origin of perturbable
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English perturben (< Old French perturber) < Latin perturbāre to throw into confusion, equivalent to per- per- + turbāre to disturb; see turbid
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Parts of speech for Perturbable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
perturbable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
perturbable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for perturbable
adj perturbable
- bundle of nerves — a very nervous person
- hypersensitive — excessively sensitive: to be hypersensitive to criticism.
Antonyms for perturbable
adj perturbable
- disimpassioned — calm; dispassionate.
- hard as nails — tough, durable
- imperturbable — incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure.
adjective perturbable
- equanimous — Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
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