Definition

The act of moving something from its original place or position, or the amount that something is moved.

Example

The displacement of water by the boat allowed it to float.

Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of displacement in physics?

Yeah, it’s interesting how it measures movement from one position to another.

Exactly! It makes you think about how things move in different ways.

Right, and it’s also cool how it applies to ships and their buoyancy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Displacement → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "placere" (meaning to please or to place). The word describes the act of placing something apart from its original position.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'placed apart' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'placere' means to place.

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