Dislodged: meaning, definitions and examples

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dislodged

 

[ dɪsˈlɒdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical removal

Dislodged refers to the act of removing something from its position or place, especially when it is stuck or held tightly. This term is often used in contexts involving physical objects or elements that have been displaced or moved from their original location.

Synonyms

displaced, eject, removed, shifted

Examples of usage

  • She dislodged the rock blocking the path.
  • The strong winds dislodged several branches from the trees.
  • The dentist dislodged the food trapped between the patient's teeth.

Translations

Translations of the word "dislodged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslocado

🇮🇳 अस्थिर

🇩🇪 verschoben

🇮🇩 digeser

🇺🇦 вибитий

🇵🇱 przesunięty

🇯🇵 移動させられた

🇫🇷 délogé

🇪🇸 desalojado

🇹🇷 yerinden edilmiş

🇰🇷 이탈된

🇸🇦 مُزال

🇨🇿 vysídlený

🇸🇰 vysídlený

🇨🇳 移除的

🇸🇮 premaknjen

🇮🇸 færan

🇰🇿 орнынан қозғалған

🇬🇪 მოძრავებული

🇦🇿 yerindən çıxarılmış

🇲🇽 desalojado

Word origin

The word 'dislodged' comes from the prefix 'dis-', which implies removal or negation, combined with 'lodge', meaning to place firmly or to encamp. The term 'lodge' itself derives from the Old French 'loge', meaning a shelter or dwelling. The concept of 'dislodging' evolved through the idea of taking something out of a settled or fixed position. The combination of these elements highlights a transition from a secure state to one of removal or displacement. This term has been in use in the English language since at least the late 16th century, indicating the dynamic nature of language as it evolves to describe actions and processes we encounter in the physical world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,083, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.