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disorientation

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dis⋅o⋅ri⋅en⋅tate

[dis-awr-ee-uhn-teyt, -ohr-]
–verb (used with object), -tat⋅ed, -tat⋅ing.
to disorient.

Origin:
1695–1705; dis- 1 + orientate


dis⋅o⋅ri⋅en⋅ta⋅tion, noun
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dis·o·ri·en·ta·tion   (dĭs-ôr'ē-ěn-tā'shən)   
n.  
  1. Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.

  2. Mental confusion or impaired awareness, especially regarding place, time, or personal identity.

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Main Entry: dis·ori·en·ta·tion
Pronunciation: (")dis-"Or-E-&n-'tA-sh&n, -"or-, -"en-
Function: noun
: a usually transientstate of confusion especially as to time, place, or identity often as a result of disease or drugs —dis·ori·en·tate /(')dis-'Or-E-&n-"tAt, -'or-, -"en-/ transitive verb -tat·ed; -tat·ing
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disorientation dis·o·ri·en·ta·tion (dĭs-ôr'ē-ěn-tā'shən)
n.

  1. Loss of one's sense of direction, position, or relationship with one's surroundings.

  2. A temporary or permanent state of confusion regarding place, time, or personal identity.

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