turbulent
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Pronunciation
[change]- IPA (key): /ˈtɜːbjələnt/
- Hyphenation: tur‧bu‧lent
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Adjective
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- If something becomes turbulent, it was violently disturbed or agitated.
- It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
- If something isturbulent, it is being in, or causing disturbance or unrest.
- The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.