dislocation

noun

dis·​lo·​ca·​tion ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən 

-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

Synonyms

• derangement
• disruption
• disturbance
• upset

Examples of dislocation in a Sentence

the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman

Recent Examples on the Web

These were not supply dislocations but a huge demand shock stemming in part from the Biden administration’s decision to provide another round of stimulus checks. —Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025

Obviously, a partial dislocation of the humerus is better than a complete one. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

The initial diagnosis provided by manager Dave Roberts: a subluxation, or partial dislocation, of the left shoulder. —Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024

More news: Dodgers Begin Contract Extension Talks With Impending Free Agent The Dodgers initially described the injury to Ohtani's left shoulder as a subluxation, or a partial dislocation, after he was caught stealing in Game 2 of the World Series. —Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dislocation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

dislocation

noun

dis·​lo·​ca·​tion ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən 

: 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- 

: displacement of one or more bones at a joint : luxation