English Explanatory Dictionary

dysfunction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.
verb
  1. To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dysfunction.wav

Word forms

dysfunction dysfunctions disfunction dysfunctioning dysfunctioned

Etymology

From dys- + function.

Antonyms

eufunction function

Derived words

cognitive dysfunction syndrome dysfunctional dysfunctionally Eustachian tube dysfunction immunodysfunction minimal brain dysfunction neurodysfunction post-retinoid sexual dysfunction post-SSRI sexual dysfunction sexual dysfunction temporomandibular joint dysfunction
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