"turbulent" meaning in English

See turbulent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ Audio: en-us-turbulent.ogg [US] Forms: turbulent [positive], more turbulent [comparative], most turbulent [superlative]
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  1. If something becomes turbulent, it was violently disturbed or agitated.
    Sense id: simple-turbulent-en-adj-qsUgVGMM
  2. If something isturbulent, it is being in, or causing disturbance or unrest.
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