Displacement

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/

Definitions of displacement

noun the amount by which something is moved from its usual position or place

Example Sentences

A1 The displacement of the cat from the garden scared away the birds.

A2 The displacement of the furniture made the room feel more spacious.

B1 The displacement of the population due to the natural disaster caused a humanitarian crisis.

B2 The displacement of the vehicle's engine caused it to break down on the highway.

C1 The displacement of the company's headquarters to a new city led to increased productivity.

C2 The displacement of the glacier due to climate change is a concerning environmental issue.

Examples of displacement in a Sentence

formal The displacement of the population due to the natural disaster was a major concern for the government.

informal The displacement of families from their homes was really sad to see.

slang The displacement of people after the fire was a real bummer.

figurative The displacement of power within the organization caused a lot of tension.

Grammatical Forms of displacement

• past tense: displaced
• plural: displacements
• comparative: more displaced
• superlative: most displaced
• present tense: displaces
• future tense: will displace
• perfect tense: has displaced
• continuous tense: is displacing
• singular: displacement
• positive degree: displacement
• infinitive: to displace
• gerund: displacing
• participle: displaced

Origin and Evolution of displacement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'displacement' originated from the Latin word 'displacere', which means 'to displease' or 'to remove from a place'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'displacement' has evolved to refer to the act of moving something from its original position or location, often due to force or necessity.