Definition

Relating to or caused by a disturbance or change in a system.

Example

The scientists studied the perturbational effects on the climate model.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how perturbational changes can affect our environment?

I haven't really considered it, but it sounds interesting.

Yeah, it's fascinating how even small perturbational shifts can lead to bigger consequences.

Absolutely! It's like a domino effect that we often overlook.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perturbational → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "turbare" (meaning to disturb or confuse), combined with the suffix "-ational" (indicating a relation to). The word "perturbational" refers to something that relates to the act of disturbing or causing confusion in a system or process.

Memory Tip

Think of something that causes disturbance ('turbare') happening 'through' ('per-') a process, which helps you remember that 'perturbational' relates to disturbances in a system.

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