dysfunction

Meaning

Noun

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

To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.

Opposite of

eufunction, function

Synonyms

malfunction

disfunction

failure

fault

flaw

functional disorder

functional disorders

hyperfunction

physiopathology

abnormal function

physiological disorders

social dysfunction

breakdown

functional disturbance

disorder

Translations

dysfonctionnement

disfunzione

disfunção

disfunción

Dysfunktion

Funktionsstörung

δυσλειτουργία

Fehlfunktion

dysfonction

Störung

Körperfunktionsstörung

abnorme Funktion

défaut de fonctionnement

disfunció

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

Etymology

From dys- + function.