Definition of Derailment

1. Noun. An accident in which a train runs off its track.

Generic synonyms: Misadventure, Mischance, Mishap
Derivative terms: Derail, Derail

Definition of Derailment

1. n. The act of going off, or the state of being off, the rails of a railroad.

Definition of Derailment

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Derailment

1. A symptom of a thought disorder in which one constantly gets "off the track" in his thoughts and speech; similar to loosening of association. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Derailment

deracinations
deracine
deradelphus
deraign
deraigned
deraigning
deraigns
derail
derailed
derailer
derailers
derailing
derailleur
derailleurs
derailment (current term)
derailment (current term)
derailments
derails
Derain
deranencephaly
derange
derange
deranged
derangement
derangement
derangements
deranger
derangers
deranges
deranging

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