dislocation

noun

dis·​lo·​ca·​tion ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dislocation (audio)
-lə-
: the act of dislocating : the state of being dislocated: such as
a
: displacement of one or more bones at a joint : luxation
b
: a discontinuity in the otherwise normal lattice structure of a crystal
c
: disruption of an established order

Examples of dislocation in a Sentence

the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman
Recent Examples on the Web This strain can create performance-robbing imperfections in the lattice called dislocations. IEEE Spectrum, 16 Jan. 2024 In this case, dislocation added perhaps an even greater force to his new work. Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024 The protests might be inside stadiums, but the frustration, the dislocation and the simmering resentment driving them mirror a feeling that exists outside, too. Rory Smith, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024 The unclassifiable mash-up of documentary and fiction is narrated by a hippo brought to Columbia by drug king Pablo Escobar in a dreamy contemplation of nature, cultural dislocation and megaherbivore feeding patterns. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024 The Heat remained without Tyler Herro (left knee hyperextension), Josh Richardson (right shoulder dislocation), Thomas Bryant (league suspension), Jamal Cain (G League assignment), Orlando Robinson (lower back spasms), Dru Smith (right knee surgery) and Cole Swider (G League). Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024 For investors with the capital and foresight to act in these turbulent times, such market dislocations could translate into significant investment opportunities. Danny Kattan, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Miami was without Jimmy Butler (personal reasons), Josh Richardson (right shoulder dislocation), Terry Rozier (right knee sprain) and Dru Smith (right knee surgery). Anthony Sanfilippo, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 Cairo staunchly opposes any displacement of civilians into northern Sinai, worrying that hosting refugees on its territory would bring security risks and make Egypt complicit in the permanent dislocation of Palestinians from Gaza. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dislocation was in the 14th century

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“Dislocation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislocation. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

dislocation

noun
dis·​lo·​ca·​tion ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce dislocation (audio)
: the act of dislocating : the state of being dislocated
especially : displacement of one or more bones at a joint

Medical Definition

dislocation

noun
dis·​lo·​ca·​tion ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən, -lə- How to pronounce dislocation (audio)
: displacement of one or more bones at a joint : luxation

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