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DISLOCATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Dislocation.

How to pronounce dislocation:

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Dislocation - as a noun

An event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disruption

The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

Example: "The social dislocations resulting from government policies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakdown

A displacement of a part (especially a bone) from its normal position (as in the shoulder or the vertebral column)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
harmhurtinjurytrauma
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He suffered a dislocation of his shoulder during the rugby game."
"The car accident caused a severe dislocation of the driver's knee."
"The gymnast's dislocation of her ankle ended her career."
"The earthquake resulted in the dislocation of many families."
"A dislocation of the spine can be extremely painful."
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Word Game Points

Is DISLOCATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dislocation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISLOCATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DISLOCATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dislocation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISLOCATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DISLOCATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dislocation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISLOCATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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