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Words with a similar base: disorientation

'disorientation'

[disorientation.n.01] as in: a wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug)

'disorientation'

[disorientation.n.02] as in: confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction

Examples:
his disorientation was the result of inattention

Origins

					disorientation (English)
├── dis- (English)
└── orientation (English)
    ├── -ation (English)
    └── orient (English)
        └── orient (Middle English (1100-1500))
            └── orient (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
                └── oriens (Latin)