postturbism
Relating to the state of calm or the specific social and psychological atmosphere that follows a period of intense upheaval or turbulence. It describes the condition of recovering order while still being shaped by the lingering effects of the preceding chaos.
Examples
3 of 5The postturbism silence of the office after the major merger was quite eerie.
The quiet atmosphere following the chaotic merger in the office felt very strange.
Political analysts observed a postturbism shift in legislative priorities following the nationwide protests.
Analysts noticed a change in lawmaking focus that occurred after the period of public unrest.
I'm in a total postturbism mood now that the holiday rush is finally over.
I am feeling the typical calm that comes after a busy period now that the holidays have passed.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Post' means after, and 'Turb' is like turbulence. It's the feeling or state of being 'after the turbulence'.
Quick Quiz
After the political scandal subsided, the country entered a ___ period of intense legislative reform.
Correct!
The correct answer is: postturbism
Examples
The postturbism silence of the office after the major merger was quite eerie.
everydayThe quiet atmosphere following the chaotic merger in the office felt very strange.
Political analysts observed a postturbism shift in legislative priorities following the nationwide protests.
formalAnalysts noticed a change in lawmaking focus that occurred after the period of public unrest.
I'm in a total postturbism mood now that the holiday rush is finally over.
informalI am feeling the typical calm that comes after a busy period now that the holidays have passed.
The research focuses on the postturbism adaptation of aquatic species after extreme weather events.
academicThe study examines how water-based species adapt in the period following severe environmental disturbances.
Our postturbism strategy must prioritize rebuilding client trust after the technical failure.
businessOur plan for the period after this crisis must focus on restoring the confidence of our customers.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a postturbism state of mind
a mental state characterized by relief and lingering shock after a stressful event
navigating the postturbism waters
managing a situation in the fragile period after a major conflict
postturbism clarity
the clear understanding of a situation that only comes after the chaos has settled
Often Confused With
Postmodernism is a broad cultural and philosophical movement, whereas postturbism refers specifically to the state after a disturbance.
Usage Notes
This word is often used in technical or academic contexts to describe the 'new normal' that emerges after a significant disruption. It functions as an adjective despite its '-ism' suffix, which usually denotes a noun.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake it for a noun because of the ending; remember to use it to describe a noun (e.g., 'a postturbism period').
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'Post' means after, and 'Turb' is like turbulence. It's the feeling or state of being 'after the turbulence'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin prefix 'post-' (after) and 'turbare' (to disturb), combined with the suffix '-ism' to denote a state or condition.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
After the political scandal subsided, the country entered a ___ period of intense legislative reform.
Correct!
The correct answer is: postturbism
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