dys·func·tion
 dysfunction
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- pronunciation:
- dIs
fuhngk
sh
n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
incomplete or impaired functioning of a body part or organ.
The doctor suspected that there was dysfunction of the liver.The city's inability to improve its infrastructure and public transportatiion system results from the dysfunction of the city government. |
| related words: |
failure |
| derivation: |
dysfunctional (adj.) |
The word dysfunction
contains the following parts:
dys-
Greek
prefix
that means
bad, difficult, abnormal
Example words:
dysentery,
dysfunction,
dyslexia,
dysmenorrhea,
dyspepsia,
dysphagia,
dysphonia,
dysphoria,
dysplasia,
dyspnea,
dysprosium,
dystrophy,
muscular dystrophy
- synonyms:
- mal, male
- antonyms:
- eu
funct
Latin
root
that means
perform
Example words: