dislocation

Definitions

The movement of something from its proper or usual place.

An injury in which the ends of bones are forced from their normal positions in a joint.

A disturbance or interruption of the proper order or function of something.

Examples

The athlete suffered a painful shoulder dislocation during the final minutes of the game.

The rapid shift in the economy caused a significant dislocation in the local labor market.

Synonyms

displacement misplacement disruption disorder misalignment shift disturbance

Antonyms

alignment order stability organization positioning connection arrangement