Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perturbative

adjective

/pərˈtər.bə.tɪv/

Definition

Perturbative refers to a method or approach that involves small changes or disturbances to a system, often used in scientific contexts to simplify complex problems.

Examples

The perturbative analysis of the quantum system revealed new insights into its stability.
Using a perturbative method, scientists were able to approximate the results more easily.
In physics, perturbative techniques are often used to analyze interactions in particle systems.