# turbulence vs turbulent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### turbulence
*noun · IPA /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/ · frequency rank #14,040*
The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

### turbulent
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ · frequency rank #15,724*
Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous.

## Source
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