adjective
dislocated
Dislocated (adjective) means Forced out of its normal position, especially a joint in the body. Example: “He fell off his bike and ended up with a dislocated shoulder.”
adjective
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Forced out of its normal position, especially a joint in the body.
"He fell off his bike and ended up with a dislocated shoulder."
How to use dislocated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPopped out of its usual place — most often used for a joint.
Common pairings
dislocated shoulder
dislocated knee
dislocated hip
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more dislocated
- Superlative
- most dislocated
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What does “dislocated” mean?
The word “dislocated” means forced out of its normal position, especially a joint in the body. In plain terms, popped out of its usual place — most often used for a joint.
How do you use “dislocated” in a sentence?
Here is “dislocated” used in a sentence: “He fell off his bike and ended up with a dislocated shoulder.”
What part of speech is “dislocated”?
“Dislocated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of dislocated?
"dislocated" (adjective) means forced out of its normal position, especially a joint in the body.
