Turbulence (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Instability in the atmosphere.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

• Inclemency
• Inclementness

Meaning ²

Unstable flow of a liquid or gas.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

• Turbulency

Hyponyms

• Countercurrent
• Tide Rip
• Crosscurrent
• Riptide

Related Words

• Turbulent (adjective)

Meaning ³

A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Sturm Und Drang
• Upheaval

Hyponyms

• Fermentation
• Tempestuousness
• Unrest
• Ferment

Related Words

• Turbulent (adjective)