displacement
UK: dɪsˈpleɪsmənt | US: dɪsˈpleɪsmənt
n. the act of displacing or the state of being displaced
n. (Physics) the volume or weight of a fluid displaced by a floating body
n. (Psychology) the unconscious transfer of an emotion from its original object to another
The word "displacement" originates from the Latin prefix dis- (apart, away) combined with place (from Old French place, meaning "location"), and the suffix -ment (indicating an action or resulting state). The term evolved in Middle English to describe physical removal or replacement, later expanding into scientific and psychological contexts. The logic follows: dis- (separation) + place (position) + -ment (process), reflecting a shift from original positioning.
The flood caused the displacement of thousands of residents.
In physics, displacement is measured by the volume of water moved by an object.
His anger resulted in displacement, targeting his colleague instead of his boss.
The ship’s displacement was calculated to ensure stability.
Urban development often leads to the displacement of wildlife.