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perturbation vs surprise

surprise vs perturbation

perturbation and surprise both are nouns.

perturbation is not a verb while surprise is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perturbation Yes No No No
surprise Yes No Yes No
As nouns, surprise is a hyponym of perturbation; that is, surprise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perturbation:
  • perturbation: the act of causing disorder
  • surprise: the act of surprising someone
Other hyponyms of perturbation include breakdown, dislocation, surprisal.
perturbation (noun) surprise (noun)
the act of causing disorder the act of surprising someone
a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset a sudden unexpected event
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
an unhappy and worried mental state
perturbation (verb) surprise (verb)
cause to be surprised
attack by storm; attack suddenly
come upon or take unawares
Difference between perturbation and surprise

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