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Perturbation

usgb/ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/Volume
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Unexpected Disruption

Perturbation implies an interruption that's usually surprising or unplanned.

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The power outage caused a perturbation in the concert.
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Confusion Trigger

When perturbation happens, it can lead to people being confused or disorganized.

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Her sudden resignation was a perturbation to the team workflow.
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