turbulent
UK: ˈtɜːbjələnt | US: ˈtɜːrbjələnt
adj. characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm
adj. (of a fluid or gas) moving unsteadily or violently
turbulent = turb<disturb> + ulent<full of>
- turb (from Latin turbare, meaning "to disturb, agitate")
- ulent (Latin suffix -ulentus, meaning "full of" or "prone to")
Etymology Origin:
The word "turbulent" traces back to Latin turbulentus, derived from turbare ("to disturb") + -ulentus ("abounding in"). The root turb- reflects chaos or agitation, seen in related words like "disturb" or "turbine." Over time, "turbulent" evolved to describe both physical turbulence (e.g., stormy weather) and metaphorical unrest (e.g., social upheaval).
The plane experienced turbulent weather during the flight.
The country’s history has been marked by turbulent political changes.
The river’s turbulent currents made swimming dangerous.
His turbulent emotions made it hard for him to focus.
The stock market remained turbulent amid economic uncertainty.