different between disruption vs turbulence

English

Etymology

From Latin disruptionem, from disrumpere.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /d?s???p??n/, /d?z???p??n/, /d?z???p??n/
• (US) IPA^(key): /d?s???p??n/
• Rhymes: -?p??n

Noun

disruption (countable and uncountable, plural disruptions)

1. An interruption to the regular flow or sequence of something.

   The network created a disruption in the show when they broke in with a newscast.

2. A continuing act of disorder.

   There was great disruption in the classroom when the teacher left.

3. A breaking or bursting apart; a breach.

Related terms

• disrupt
• disruptive

Derived terms

Translations

See also

• Disruption of 1843 (in the Church of Scotland)

French

Pronunciation

Noun

disruption f (plural disruptions)

1. break; fracture

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin turbulentia, or from turbulent +? -ence.

Noun

turbulence (countable and uncountable, plural turbulences)

1. (uncountable) The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.
2. (uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
3. (uncountable) Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.
4. An instance or type of such state or disturbance.

Related terms

• turbulent

Translations

See also

• mechanical turbulence
• thermal turbulence