ENGLISH DICTIONARYDysfunction
/dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
(chiefly medicine) 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..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly medicine) 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.
- (nonstandard, intransitive, chiefly biology) To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.
Example Sentences
Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).
We next consider the cognification of interpersonal dysfunctions in treating clinical depression.
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Word Forms
- dysfunctions
- disfunction
- dysfunctioning
- dysfunctioned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dysfunction mean?
Dysfunction means (chiefly medicine) 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..
What is a synonym for dysfunction?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of dysfunction?
Possible antonyms include eufunction, function.
How do you use dysfunction in a sentence?
Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).
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