displacement (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

Definition

The act of moving something from its proper or usual place; the state of being moved.

Examples

• The displacement of the furniture made it difficult to walk around the room.

• The floodwaters caused the displacement of thousands of residents.

• We need to account for the displacement of the soil during construction.

How to Use displacement

displacement of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates what is being moved or what is causing the movement. — "The displacement of the air by the fan created a breeze."

displacement from (prepositional phrase)

Indicates the original location from which something was moved. — "The displacement from their homes was a traumatic experience."

Synonyms of displacement

Words with a similar meaning to displacement:

• removal
• relocation
• upheaval

Antonyms of displacement

Words with the opposite meaning to displacement:

• retention
• reinstallation

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