Definition

Adjective 1. Out of its normal position, especially at a joint: Describes a bone that has been forced out of its proper place in a joint, often due to injury. 2. Displaced or disrupted from the usual arrangement or connection: Can describe something that is out of place or has been moved from its typical position, creating a state of disorder.

Usage

The adjective "dislocated" is primarily used in medical contexts to describe joint injuries. It can also be used more generally to describe things that are out of their proper place or order.

Examples

• Medical context:

  • He suffered a dislocated shoulder during the rugby match.
  • The X-ray confirmed a dislocated finger.

• General/figurative context:

  • The war created a dislocated population, with millions forced from their homes.
  • The earthquake left the entire community feeling dislocated and uprooted.

Advanced Usage

• "dislocated from": Used to emphasize separation from a usual place, group, or context.
  • Feeling dislocated from one's culture can be a challenging experience for immigrants.

Variants and Related Words

• Dislocate (verb): To put something, especially a bone, out of its normal position.
  • He dislocated his elbow in the fall.
• Dislocation (noun): The state of being dislocated; an instance of this.
  • The patient was treated for a shoulder dislocation.

Synonyms

• Out of joint: (Medical) Having a bone displaced from its socket.
• Displaced: Forced from its proper or original place.
• Luxated: (Medical, technical term) Dislocated.

Antonyms

• In place: In the correct or usual position.
• Aligned: Arranged in a straight line or correct relative position.
• Reduced: (Medical) Returned to its normal anatomical position (e.g., a reduced dislocation).

Adjective

1. separated at the joint
   • a dislocated knee
   • a separated shoulder