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dysfunction

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

The English word “dysfunction” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From dys- + function.

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