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turbulent

adjective/tuɾ.bu.lẽ.tu/medium

tur·bu·len·to

Definition

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
The country went through a turbulent political period.
Their relationship has always been turbulent.
Common collocations
turbulent timesturbulent watersturbulent relationshipturbulent flow

Etymology

Do latim 'turbulentus' (agitado, desordenado).

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