dislocation
UK: ˌdɪsləˈkeɪʃən | US: ˌdɪsloʊˈkeɪʃən
n. 1. The act of displacing or the state of being displaced from a normal position, especially of a bone from its joint.
n. 2. A disruption of normal order or function; a state of disorder.
dislocation = dis<apart/away> + loc<place> + ation<noun suffix>
- dis: A prefix meaning "apart," "away," or "negation," from Latin dis-.
- loc: A root meaning "place," derived from Latin locus (place, location).
- ation: A noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process, from Latin -atio.
Etymology Origin:
The word "dislocation" originates from Latin dislocatio, combining dis- (apart) and locatio (placing). It originally described the physical displacement of bones but later expanded metaphorically to describe disruptions in systems or order. The logic is straightforward: "dis-" implies separation, and "loc" refers to placement, making "dislocation" literally "misplacement."
The athlete suffered a shoulder dislocation during the match.
The earthquake caused widespread dislocation of infrastructure.
Economic policies led to social dislocation in the region.
The surgeon corrected the bone dislocation with precision.
Rapid urbanization often results in cultural dislocation.