an act or instance of dislocating.

the state of being dislocated.

Crystallography . (in a crystal lattice) a line about which there is a discontinuity in the lattice structure. Compare defect ( def. 3 ) .

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order , ordering

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break , confusion , disarray , disarticulation , disconnection , discontinuity , disengagement , disorder , disorganization , disruption , disturbance , division , luxation , misplacement , unhinging , move , movement , rearrangement , shift , disjointing , displacement