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perturbation perturbation in Science. A small change in a physical system, most often in a physical system at equilibrium that is disturbed from the outside. Variation in a designated orbit, as of a planet, that results from the influence of one or more external bodies.
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- cor·rupt·i·ble. adj. Capable of being corrupted: corruptible judges.
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What are the US definition and restrictions on aerobatic flight? Aerobatic flight is an intentional maneuver involving an abrupt change in an aircraft's attitude, an abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration, not necessary for normal flight..
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perfunctory A man signing documents. The definition of perfunctory is done in a routine manner, without much care or attention. An example of perfunctory is a quick check of a car by a rental agency. An example of perfunctory is a businessman who signs letters without reading them. perfunctory. perfunctory.
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Definition of 'pervasive' Definition of 'pervasive'. Word Frequency. pervasive (pəʳveɪsɪv ) adjective. Something, especially something bad, that is pervasive is present or felt throughout a place or thing. [formal] ...the pervasive influence of the army in national life. She lives with a pervasive sense of guilt. Synonyms: widespread, general, common, extensive More Synonyms of pervasive.
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- festive period meaning, festive period definition | English Cobuild dictionary. Search also in: Web News Encyclopedia Images. festive. 1 adj Something that is festive is special, colourful, or exciting, especially because of a holiday or celebration.
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pestilential producing or tending to produce pestilence. 2. pertaining to or of the nature of pestilence, especially bubonic plague. 3. pernicious; harmful. 4. annoyingly troublesome. Origin of pestilential.
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extrusive Adj. 1. extrusive-of rock material; forced out while molten through cracks in the earth's surface. geology-a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks. intrusive-of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock.
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disruptive Adj. 1. disruptive-characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive; riotous times; these troubled areas; the tumultuous years of his administration; a turbulent and unruly childhood. tumultuous, turbulent, riotous, troubled.
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perfunctory The definition of perfunctory is done in a routine manner, without much care or attention. 1  An example of perfunctory is a quick check of a car by a rental agency. 2  An example of perfunctory is a businessman who signs letters without reading them.
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disruptive technology A disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology and shakes up the industry or a ground-breaking product that creates a completely new industry.Here are a few examples of disruptive technologies:arvard Business School professor Clayton M. Christensen coined the term disruptive technology. In his 1997 best-selling book, The Innovator's Dilemma, Christensen separates new technology into two categories: sustaining and disruptive.
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- Definition of maleficence. 1  1a : the act of committing harm or evilb : a harmful or evil act. 2  2 : the quality or state of being maleficent.
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- per·ti·nac·i·ty. n. The quality or state of being pertinacious: Again and again ... with the inexorable pertinacity of a child ... did he renew his efforts (Nathaniel Hawthorne).
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- Define disruptive. disruptive synonyms, disruptive pronunciation, disruptive translation, English dictionary definition of disruptive. adj. 1. Relating to, causing, or produced by disruption. 2. Radically reconfiguring a particular field of business, as by implementing new technologies or a...
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"Definition of "" procreative"" [proâ¢creâ¢aâ¢tive]" Definition of procreative [pro•cre•a•tive] (adjective) Capable of reproducing; generative. (adjective) Of or relating to procreation: the procreative instinct. Use procreative in a sentence TOB only discusses the unitive aspect of Christian marriage, not the procreative, which is the primary end of marriage. Accusing the Church of focusing only on the procreative is a typically ignorant move.
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PERT Preparation ​​Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) The current assessment used to determine your level in reading, writing, and mathematics so that the College can properly place you in the courses you need to succeed.
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torturous torturous (comparative more torturous, superlative most torturous) 1  Of or pertaining to torture. 2  Painful, excruciating, torturing.
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intrusive in•tru•sive. 1. tending or apt to intrude; annoying. 2. characterized by or involving intrusion. 3. intruding; thrusting in. 4. a. (of a rock) having been forced between preexisting rocks or rock layers while in a molten or plastic condition. b. of or pertaining to plutonic rocks.
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perpetuate per·pet·u·ate. tr.v. per·pet·u·at·ed, per·pet·u·at·ing, per·pet·u·ates. 1. To cause to continue indefinitely; make perpetual. 2. To prolong the existence of; cause to be remembered: The new library will perpetuate its founder's great love of learning.
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perfunctory Perfunctory means done as part of a routine or duty. If you give someone a gift and they look at it like it's roadkill and say nothing about it but a perfunctory thank you, you might not be giving them another one anytime soon.
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- Pertinent is an adjective which means relevant to the issue at hand. It is synonymous to appropriate, fitting, applicable and suitable. Pertinent is an adjective which means relevant to the issue at hand. It is synonymous to appropriate, fitting, applicable and suitable.
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DEFINITION of 'Disruptive Innovation' DEFINITION of 'Disruptive Innovation'. A technology whose application significantly affects the way a market functions. An example of a modern disruptive innovation is the Internet, which significantly altered the way companies did business and which negatively impacted companies that were unwilling to adopt it. disruptive innovation is differentiated from a disruptive technology in that it focuses on the use of the technology rather than the technology itself.
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perturb To perturb is defined as to disturb or bother. An example of perturb is for a child to continuously poke his older brother. 1  to cause to be alarmed, agitated, or upset; disturb or trouble greatly.  to cause disorder or confusion in; unsettle.
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perturb Verb[edit] 1  To disturb; to bother or unsettle. ( 2 physics) To slightly modify the motion of an object. ( 3 astronomy) To modify the motion of a body by exerting a gravitational force. ( mathematics) To modify slightly, such as an equation or value.
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pervert tr.v. per·vert·ed, per·vert·ing, per·verts. 1. To cause to turn away from what is right, proper, or good; debase: yet another example of justice being perverted in an attempt to secure more convictions (Economist).
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- A technology that significantly alters the way that businesses operate. A disruptive technology may force companies to alter the way that they approach their business, risk losing market share or risk becoming irrelevant.