dislocation

noun

dis·lo·ca·tion | \ ˌdis-(ˌ)lō-ˈkā-shən ,

-lə- \

Definition of dislocation

: 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 Example Sentences Learn More about dislocation

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of dislocation in a Sentence

the slightest dislocation in her daily routine bothered the elderly woman

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of describing a sense of class that is anchored in a specific region, Neel emphasizes that upheavals and dislocation connect working-class experience across regions and continents. — Jedediah Purdy, The New Republic, "The Remaking of Class," 27 June 2018 The crash test dummy experienced forces consistent with broken bones or dislocations of the right hip or lower leg, Zuby said. — Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, "Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee get worst ratings in crash test," 12 June 2018 He was carted off the field after a dislocation of his left knee and doctors had to perform an emergency vascular surgery in order to save his left leg. — Scooby Axson, SI.com, "Report: Bears Signs Zach Miller To One-Year Deal After Major Knee Injury," 4 June 2018 The skeletal remains of both children and animals show evidence of cuts to the sternum as well as rib dislocations, which suggest that the victims' chests were cut open and pulled apart, perhaps to facilitate the removal of the heart. — National Geographic, "Exclusive: Ancient Mass Child Sacrifice May Be World's Largest," 26 Apr. 2018 That Miller suffered a probable career-ending left knee dislocation on the play, and the fact the initial touchdown ruling gave the Bears the lead in the third quarter, only added to the vitriol locally. — Rich Campbell, chicagotribune.com, "NFL to consider restoring 'football move' requirement for catch," 21 Mar. 2018 Most of the comments on dislocation, oppression, discrimination – even rape – are poetically insinuated. — George Fishman, miamiherald, "Monarchs ‘Brown and Native’ butterfly exhibit a response to contemporary events," 13 July 2018 The decade-long journey that included neglect, abuse, drugs, near-madness, alienation, dislocation, fanatical faith, escapes through jungles and deserts, and some high adventure now took root on Oahu’s North Shore in Hawaii. — Paul Theroux, Smithsonian, "The Epic Quest to Ride the World’s Biggest Wave," 27 June 2018 For all the dislocation, strangeness and pain of being separated forcibly from parents, many children can and do recover, said Mary Dozier, a professor of child development at the University of Delaware. — Benedict Carey, New York Times, "A Troubling Prognosis for Migrant Children in Detention: ‘The Earlier They’re Out, the Better’," 18 June 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dislocation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.