Definition of 'agitation'
1. uncountable noun
2. See also agitate
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agitation in British English
noun
1.
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agitational (ˌagiˈtational) adjective
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agitation in American English
noun
2.
emotional disturbance or excitement
3.
discussion meant to stir up people and produce changes
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agitational (agiˈtational)
adjective
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agitation in American English
(ˌædʒɪˈteiʃən)
noun
SYNONYMS 1. tumult, storm; unrest, disquiet; struggle, conflict; perturbation, ado. agitation, disturbance, excitement, turmoil imply inner unrest, uneasiness, or apprehension. agitation implies a shaken state of emotions, usually perceptible in the face or movements:
With evident agitation she opened the telegram. disturbance implies an inner disquiet caused by worry, indecision, apprehension, or the like:
Long-continued mental disturbance is a cause of illness. excitement implies a highly emotional state caused by either agreeable or distressing circumstances:
excitement over a proposed trip, unexpected good news, a fire. turmoil suggests such a struggle or conflict of emotions that one is unable to think consecutively:
Her thoughts were in a hopeless turmoil. 2. debate, discussion, argument.1.
the act or process of agitating; state of being agitated
She left in great agitation
2.
persistent urging of a political or social cause or theory before the public
3. Also called: psychomotor agitation
psychological and physical restlessness, manifested by pacing, hand-wringing, or other activity, sometimes occurring as a symptom of severe depression, schizophrenia, or other mental disorder
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agitational adjective
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agitation in Chemical Engineering
(ædʒɪteɪʃən)
noun
(Chemical Engineering: General)
Vigorous agitation of liquids, particularly water, will cause a reduction in the agglomeration of the
liquid and change its normal properties.
Solid particles in liquids generally tend to settle to the bottom of a vessel, and
to maintain a suspension, some form of agitation is normally needed.
Agitation is the movement of one or more components of a mixture to improve contact.
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British English: agitation
NOUN /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
He returned to his father's house in a state of intense agitation.
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