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

Disruption grows out of profound social, economic or political dislocation that demands solutions that go beyond traditional approaches. —Dennis M. Powell, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025

The four dislocations are as follows: The market has priced in higher U.S. inflation in the next year alongside more Fed rate cuts, even in the fact of a stronger-than-expected labor economy. —Hakyung Kim,sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025

And the shoulder dislocation last May was the second of his career. —Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

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

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