adjective
dislocated
adjective
1
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
Word Forms
more dislocated comparative, most dislocated superlative
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He fell off his bike and ended up with a _____ shoulder.