🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

turbolenza

Pronunciation / Transliteration: turbolenza

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Turbulence/ˈtɜːr.bjʊ.ləns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Abbiamo incontrato una forte turbolenza in volo."

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As noun
  1. 1

    Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid.

    "The aircraft experienced severe turbulence during the flight."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'turbulence' originates from the Latin word 'turbulentia', which means 'disorder' or 'disturbance'. It evolved through Middle French 'turbulence' before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining its connotation of chaotic motion or disturbance.

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