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Verwerfung
/fɛɐ̯ˈvɛʁfʊŋ/
displacement
Die Verwerfung der Gesteinsschichten war deutlich sichtbar.
The displacement of the rock layers was clearly visible.
technical
The act or result of displacing or shifting something from its original position.
Geologen untersuchen die Verwerfung entlang der Plattengrenzen.
Geologists study the displacement along plate boundaries.
Commonly used in geology to describe movement along fault lines.
formal
A rejection or refusal, often of an idea, proposal, or authority.
Die Verwerfung der neuen Gesetze durch die Opposition war erwartet worden.
The rejection of the new laws by the opposition had been expected.
Used in political or social contexts to describe active opposition.
Collocations
tektonische Verwerfungtectonic displacementsoziale Verwerfungsocial rejection
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Geological vs. Social Context
Remember that 'Verwerfung' in geology refers to physical displacement along fault lines, while in social contexts it describes rejection or opposition.
Word Origin
From Middle High German *verwerfen* (to reject, displace), from Old High German *firwerfan*, combining *ver-* (intensifying prefix) and *werfen* (to throw). Related to English 'warp' and 'throw'.
Usage Notes
In geology, 'Verwerfung' specifically refers to a fault or fracture where displacement has occurred. In social contexts, it describes active opposition or rejection.
Word Breakdown
ver-
intensifying prefix
prefix-werfen
to throw
root-ung
forms nouns indicating action or result
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