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Dislocated: meaning, definitions and examples

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dislocated

 

[ dɪsˈloʊ.keɪ.tɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical injury

Dislocated refers to a joint that has been forced out of its normal position. This injury typically occurs due to trauma, such as a fall or collision. A dislocated bone can result in severe pain, swelling, and difficulty using the affected joint. Immediate medical attention is often necessary to properly realign the joint and prevent further damage.

Synonyms

displaced, misaligned

Examples of usage

  • He suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game.
  • After the accident, she had a dislocated knee.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with a dislocated thumb.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislocated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocado

🇮🇳 असामान्य

🇩🇪 verlagert

🇮🇩 tergeser

🇺🇦 вивихнутий

🇵🇱 przemieszczony

🇯🇵 脱臼した

🇫🇷 déplacé

🇪🇸 dislocado

🇹🇷 yerinden edilmiş

🇰🇷 탈구된

🇸🇦 مخلوع

🇨🇿 dislokovaný

🇸🇰 dislokovaný

🇨🇳 脱位的

🇸🇮 dislociran

🇮🇸 afstýrt

🇰🇿 орнынан ауысқан

🇬🇪 გადატანილი

🇦🇿 yerindən çıxmış

🇲🇽 dislocado

Etymology

The term 'dislocated' originates from the Latin word 'dislocare', with 'dis-' meaning apart and 'locare' meaning to place. It appeared in the English language in the late 19th century, around the 1880s. The usage has consistently referred to the physical displacement of bones or joints. In medical contexts, it became standard terminology for describing injuries that require relocation for proper function. Over time, the term has also been adopted in various fields to describe any form of misalignment or disarray, indicating its versatility in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,602, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.