disorientation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the loss of one's sense of direction, or of one's position in relationship with the surroundings.
  2. a state of confusion with regard to time, place or identity.
  3. a delusion.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˌɔːɹɪənˈteɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disorientation.wav /dɪsˌɔ.ɹi.ɪnˈteɪ.ʃn̩/

Word forms

disorientation disorientations

Etymology

From dis- + orientation or perhaps disorientate + -ation.

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