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Definition of dislodgment

dislodgment

/dɪsˈlɑːdʒ.mənt/
(UK: dislodgement)
dis · lodg · ment
Plural:dislodgments
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Adjective:dislodged
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dislodgment Lexical Profile

dislodgment Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The act or process of forcing, knocking, or moving something out of its fixed, established, or resting position, or the state of being displaced.

Example

"The patient required a minor procedure to correct the accidental dislodgment of the medical catheter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Dislodgment" is the standard spelling in American English, whereas "dislodgement" is more common in British and Commonwealth English.

• Rhymes for dislodgment

• Nearby Words

dislocate
dislocation
dislodge
dislodgment
disloyal
disloyally
disloyalty

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the verb "dislodge" (borrowed from Middle French "desloger", meaning to leave one's quarters or drive out) and the noun-forming suffix "-ment".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dislodgment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dislodgment
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