different between turbulence vs commotion
turbulence
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin turbulentia, or from turbulent +? -ence.
Noun
turbulence (countable and uncountable, plural turbulences)
- (uncountable) The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.
- (uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
- (uncountable) Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.
- An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
Related terms
- turbulent
Translations
See also
- mechanical turbulence
- thermal turbulence
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commotion
English
Etymology
From Middle French commocion, from Latin comm?ti?nem, accusative singular of comm?ti?, from comm?tus, perfect passive participle of commove?.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /k??m??.??n/
- (US) IPA(key): /k??mo?.??n/
- Rhymes: -????n, -o???n
Noun
commotion (countable and uncountable, plural commotions)
- A state of turbulent motion.
- An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
- (euphemistic) Sexual excitement.
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:commotion
Derived terms
- commotional
Related terms
Translations
French
Pronunciation
Noun
commotion f (plural commotions)
- A violent collision or shock; concussion
- shock, surprise
Further reading
- “commotion” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
commotion From the web:
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