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perturbation vs agitation

agitation vs perturbation

perturbation and agitation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perturbation Yes No No No
agitation Yes No No No
As nouns, agitation is a hypernym of perturbation; that is, agitation is a word with a broader meaning than perturbation:
  • perturbation: an unhappy and worried mental state
  • agitation: a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
perturbation (noun) agitation (noun)
the act of causing disorder disturbance usually in protest
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption the feeling of being agitated; not calm
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
an unhappy and worried mental state a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
Difference between perturbation and agitation

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