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"PERTURBATIONS" is a plural of: perturbation. |
Date "PERTURBATIONS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1350. (references) |
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Science | Minor corrections to the Keplerian model of a satellite orbit as an ellipse of constant shape and orientation. Since satellite orbits are affected by Earth's gravity and drag caused by the Earth's atmosphere (causing satellites to spiral downward), minor adjustments must be made to the orbit. (references) |
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Crosswords: PERTURBATIONS |
| English words defined with "PERTURBATIONS": elves ♦ Oort cloud ♦ Perturbational. (references) |
| Specialty definitions using "PERTURBATIONS": Cowell method ♦ fluttering instability ♦ parallactic inequality, perturbation quantity, pressure broadening ♦ secular terms, small perturbation, surface instability. (references) |
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King Richard III | Shakespeare, William | [To RICHARD] Richard, thy wife, that wretched Anne thy wife That never slept a quiet hour with thee Now fills thy sleep with perturbations. |
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| "PERTURBATIONS" is generally used as a noun (plural) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "PERTURBATIONS" is used about 63 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Noun (plural) | 100% | 63 | 42,364 |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| Language | Translations for "PERTURBATIONS"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||
Danish | undersoegelserne over de biologiske forstyrrelser, der er foraarsaget af straaling, beskaeftiger sig med radioaktivitetens indflydelse paa arterne (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
Dutch | het onderzoek naar door straling veroorzaakte biologische verstoringen houdt zich bezig met de invloed van de radioactiviteit op de soort (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
French | les études des perturbations biologiques causées par l'irradiation tendent déterminer l'influence de la radioactivité sur les espèces (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
German | die Untersuchungen ueber biologische Stoerungen, die durch Strahlung verursacht wurden, befassen sich mit dem Einfluss der Radioaktivitaet auf die Arten (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
Greek | μελέτες γύρω από τις βιολογικές διαταραχές που οφείλονται στην ακτινοβόληση,αφορούν κυρίως τις συνέπειες της ραδιενέργειας στα διάφορα ε (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
Italian | gli studi delle perturbazioni biologiche dovute all'irraggiamento riguardano l'influenza della radioattivita' sulle specie (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | erturbationspay os estudos das perturbações biológicas causadas pela exposição a radiações procuram determinar os efeitos da radioactividade nas espécies (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) los estudios de las perturbaciones biológicas causadas por la irradiación tienden a determinar la influencia de la radioactividad sobre las especies (studies undertaken in regard to biological perturbations caused by radiation exposure focuse on determining the effects of radioactivity on species). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||
Misspellings | |
"PERTURBATIONS" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: perterbation, pertubation, perturbatio, perturbeation, peturbation, preturbation, preturbations. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "PERTURBATIONS" (pronounced per'terbā"shunz) |
| 7 | -er b ā" sh u n z | exacerbations. |
| 5 | -ā" sh u n z | abbreviations, aberrations, accommodations, accreditations, accumulations, accusations, adaptations, administrations, affiliations, affirmations, allegations, allocations, alterations, altercations, amplifications, amputations, animations, annotations, anticipations, appellations, applications, appropriations, approximations, arbitrations, aspirations, assassinations, associations, authentications, authorizations, calculations, cancellations, capitalizations, carnations, castrations, celebrations, certifications, characterizations, circulations, citations, civilizations, clarifications, classifications, collaborations, combinations, commemorations, communications, compensations, compilations, complications, computations, concentrations, condemnations, configurations, confirmations, confrontations, congratulations, congregations, conjugations, connotations, consecrations, considerations, consolations, consolidations, constellations, consultations, conversations, cooperations, corporations, correlations, creations, crustaceans, dalmatians, decapitations, declarations, decorations, degradations, delegations, deliberations, demarcations, demonstrations, denationalizations, denominations, denunciations, deportations, depreciations, depredations, deprivations, desecrations, designations, destinations, determinations, detonations, devaluations, deviations, discolorations, dislocations, diversifications, donations, dramatizations, duplications, durations, educations, elevations, eliminations, emanations, emigrations, estimations, evacuations, evaluations, exaggerations, examinations, excavations, exclamations, exhortations, expectations, expirations, explanations, explorations, expropriations, fabrications, federations, flirtations, fluctuations, formations, formulations, fortifications, foundations, frustrations, generalizations, generations, gradations, graduations, gyrations, hallucinations, hesitations, hospitalizations, humiliations, identifications, illustrations, imaginations, imitations, immunizations, impatiens, implications, improvisations, inaugurations, incarnations, inclinations, incorporations, indications, infestations, informations, innovations, inoculations, insinuations, inspirations, installations, integrations, interpretations, interrogations, intimations, inundations, investigations, invitations, irritations, justifications, lacerations, liberalizations, limitations, liquidations, litigations, locations, machinations, magnifications, malformations, manifestations, manipulations, medications, meditations, migrations, ministrations, miscalculations, miscreations, misrepresentations, mobilizations, modifications, motivations, mutations, mutilations, nationalizations, nations, negotiations, nominations, notations, notifications, obligations, observations, occupations, operations, orations, orchestrations, organizations, orientations, originations, oscillations, ovations, palpitations, participations, patients, perforations, permutations, plantations, pontifications, populations, preoccupations, preparations, presentations, privations, privatizations, proclamations, prognostications, pronunciations, protestations, provocations, publications, qualifications, quotations, ramifications, rationalizations, realizations, recapitalizations, recitations, recommendations, reconciliations, recriminations, registrations, regulations, rehabilitations, relations, relocations, renegotiations, reorganizations, reparations, representations, reputations, reservations, resignations, restorations, revaluations, revelations, reverberations, revocations, rotations, ruminations, sensations, separations, simulations, situations, solicitations, specifications, speculations, stations, sterilizations, stipulations, strangulations, subluxations, summations, syndications, tabulations, telecommunications, temptations, terminations, transformations, translations, tribulations, vacations, vaccinations, valuations, variations, vibrations, violations, visitations, vocations. |
| 4 | -sh u n z | abductions, abortions, abstractions, academicians, acquisitions, actions, addictions, additions, admissions, admonitions, adoptions, affections, afflictions, aggressions, ambitions, ammunitions, apparitions, apprehensions, assertions, assumptions, attentions, attractions, auctions, auditions, captions, cautions, clinicians, coalitions, collections, commissions, competitions, completions, complexions, compositions, compulsions, conceptions, concessions, concoctions, concussions, conditions, confections, confessions, conjunctions, connections, constitutions, constrictions, constructions, contentions, contortions, contractions, contradictions, contraptions, contributions, conventions, convictions, convulsions, corrections, corruptions, cushions, deceptions, deductions, defections, definitions, deletions, demotions, depictions, depositions, depressions, descriptions, desertions, detentions, dietitians, digressions, dimensions, directions, discussions, dispositions, disruptions, dissections, distinctions, distortions, distractions, distributions, editions, egyptians, elections, electricians, electrocutions, elocutions, emissions, emotions, erections, eruptions, evictions, exactions, exceptions, executions, exemptions, exertions, exhibitions, expansions, expeditions, expositions, expressions, expulsions, extensions, extractions, factions, fashions, fictions, fractions, frictions, functions, geriatricians, imperfections, impressions, indiscretions, infections, inflections, infractions, inhibitions, injections, injunctions, inscriptions, inspections, institutions, instructions, interactions, interceptions, interconnections, interjections, intermissions, interruptions, intersections, introductions, inventions, jurisdictions, juxtapositions, lotions, magicians, malfunctions, martians, mathematicians, mentions, misconceptions, misperceptions, missions, motions, munitions, musicians, notions, objections, obsessions, obstetricians, obstructions, oceans, omissions, oppressions, opticians, options, partitions, passions, patricians, pediatricians, pensions, perceptions, permissions, petitions, physicians, politicians, portions, positions, possessions, potions, precautions, preconceptions, preconditions, predictions, predilections, predispositions, prescriptions, presumptions, pretensions, processions, productions, professions, prohibitions, projections, promotions, proportions, propositions, prosecutions, protections, rations, reactions, receptions, recessions, recollections, reconstructions, redemptions, reductions, reflections, regressions, rejections, remissions, renditions, renovations, repercussions, repetitions, repossessions, repressions, reproductions, resolutions, restrictions, revolutions, rhetoricians, sanctions, satisfactions, secretions, sections, selections, sessions, solutions, statisticians, submissions, subscriptions, substitutions, superstitions, suppositions, suspensions, suspicions, tacticians, technicians, theoreticians, traditions, transactions, transcriptions, transgressions, transitions, transmissions, tuitions, workstations. |
| 3 | -u n z | abandons, abrasions, abstentions, accordions, aliens, allergens, allusions, amphibians, antigens, antihistamines, antitoxins, aprons, arcadians, arsons, artisans, aspens, aspersions, assassins, Avions, awakens, badmintons, balbriggans, barbarians, bargains, barons, barrens, basins, bastions, battalions, beacons, beckons, bedouins, billions, blackens, bourbons, brackens, brightens, broadens, bruins, bulletins, burdens, buttons, cabins, cannons, canons, cantons, canyons, captains, carbons, carcinogens, cardigans, cartons, catamarans, catkins, caymans, centenarians, champions, chaplains, charlatans, chickens, chieftains, citizens, civilians, collegians, collisions, comedians, Commons, companions, comparisons, conclusions, confusions, congresspersons, contrarians, contusions, conversions, cottons, cousins, cravens, curtains, custodians, Daltons, dandelions, deacons, decisions, deepens, delicatessens, delusions, demons, denizens, determines, Dickens, dioxins, disciplinarians, disciplines, diversions, divisions, Dobsons, doctrines, dolphins, dozens, dragons, dungeons, elevens, endorphins, engines, environs, envisions, eons, equations, estrogens, evasions, evens, examines, exclusions, excursions, explosions, falcons, famines, felons, firmans, fluorocarbons, fortunes, fountains, frightens, galleons, gallons, Gammons, gardens, gascons, germans, Gibbons, givens, globulins, gluttons, gorgons, Gowans, grabens, gremlins, gryphons, guardians, happens, hardens, hastens, havens, heavens, heightens, heroines, herons, historians, hooligans, horizons, humanitarians, humans, hydrocarbons, hydrogens, illusions, imagines, incisions, inclusions, incursions, infusions, intentions, interventions, intestines, intrusions, invasions, ions, jillions, Jordans, kindergartens, kitchens, kittens, leavens, legions, lemans, lemons, lengthens, lesbians, lesions, lessens, lessons, libertarians, librarians, lichens, likens, linens, lions, lippens, listens, loosens, lubricants, luncheons, maidens, mandarins, mansions, margins, Marlins, martens, masons, matrons, mavens, medallions, medicines, melons, metropolitans, mignons, millions, minions, misfortunes, mittens, Morgans, mountains, muffins, mullens, myrmidons, neurosurgeons, newspersons, nonwovens, occasions, omens, onions, opens, opinions, organs, orphans, ovens, paeans, pardons, parliamentarians, Parsons, partisans, pathogens, patrons, pavilions, pedestrians, pelicans, penguins, penicillins, peons, persons, persuasions, pigeons, Pipkins, pistons, plantains, plebeians, poisons, pollens, polyhedrons, porcelains, prisons, prostaglandins, protozoans, provisions, pumpkins, puritans, questions, quickens, ravens, reasons, rebellions, recisions, reckons, regimens, regions, religions, reopens, republicans, rescissions, reunions, revisions, ribbons, Robins, romans, ruins, saddens, salmons, samaritans, sapiens, scallions, scorpions, seasons, seminarians, sermons, sevens, shamans, sharpens, shenanigans, shortens, Siemens, siphons, sirens, skeletons, slackens, slogans, smoothens, snapdragons, softens, sovereigns, sovrans, specimens, spokespersons, squadrons, stallions, stiffens, straightens, strengthens, sturgeons, subdivisions, suburbans, suggestions, sultans, summons, surgeons, sweetens, talons, tamarins, televisions, tendons, tensions, theologians, thickens, threatens, tightens, titans, toboggans, tokens, totalitarians, toughens, toxins, transfusions, trillions, truncheons, turbans, unions, unisons, urchins, utopians, vegetarians, versions, veterans, veterinarians, villains, virgins, visions, vitamins, wagons, wardens, warrens, watermelons, weakens, weapons, widens, woolens, worsens, yaupons, zillions. |
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Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
| Words within the letters "a-b-e-i-n-o-p-r-r-s-t-t-u" | |
-1 letter: perturbation. | |
-2 letters: parturients, protuberant, reputations. | |
-3 letters: abruptions, interrupts, parturient, pretorians, reputation, subreption, tribunates, truantries, turbinates. | |
-4 letters: abruptest, abruption, atropines, baritones, betatrons, birrettas, braunites, burrstone, buttoners, eruptions, interrupt, intubates, isobutane, nitrators, obstinate, obtainers, obturates, outpaints, outsprint, patentors, patronise, portraits, pretorian, pretrains, printouts, priorates, prosateur, prostrate, protistan, proustite, pterosaur, rainspout, rebuttons, reobtains, restraint, retirants, serration, stationer. | |
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| 1. Definition 2. Crosswords 3. Usage: Commercial 4. Quotations: Fiction | 5. Usage Frequency 6. Translations: Modern 7. Derivations 8. Rhymes | 9. Anagrams 10. Bibliography |
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