noun
dislocation
dihs-loh-KAYSHN
Dislocation (noun) means an injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal joint position. Example: “The doctor popped the dislocation back into place in the emergency room.”
noun
1
An injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal joint position.
"The doctor popped the dislocation back into place in the emergency room."
2
A disruption or displacement, in a general or figurative sense.
"The war caused a huge dislocation of families across the region."
How to use dislocation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of something — often a joint, but also a community or system — being knocked out of its normal place.
Common pairings
shoulder dislocation
social dislocation
economic dislocation
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- Plural
- dislocations
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Etymology
From Old French, ultimately from Medieval Latin dislocatio, meaning "a putting out of place."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dislocation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dislocation” mean?
The word “dislocation” means an injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal joint position. In plain terms, the state of something — often a joint, but also a community or system — being knocked out of its normal place.
How do you pronounce “dislocation”?
“Dislocation” is pronounced dihs-loh-KAYSHN (/dɪsləʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “dislocation” in a sentence?
Here is “dislocation” used in a sentence: “The doctor popped the dislocation back into place in the emergency room.”
What part of speech is “dislocation”?
“Dislocation” is a noun.
Where does the word “dislocation” come from?
The word “dislocation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French, ultimately from Medieval Latin dislocatio, meaning "a putting out of place.".
How many meanings does “dislocation” have?
“Dislocation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an injury in which a bone is forced out of its normal joint position.
