dys-

dys-

(word root) evil, difficult

Examples of words with the root dys-: dysfunction

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dys-

pref.

1. Abnormal: dysplasia.

2.

a. Impaired: dysgraphia.

b. Difficult: dysphonia.

3. Bad: dyslogistic.

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[Latin dys-, bad, from Greek dus-; see dus- in Indo-European roots.]

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dys-

prefix

1. diseased, abnormal, or faulty: dysentery; dyslexia.

2. difficult or painful: dysuria.

3. unfavourable or bad: dyslogistic.

[via Latin from Greek dus-]

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dys-

a combining form meaning “ill,” “bad,” used esp. to form words denoting impaired or abnormal biological or mental processes: dyslexia; dysplasia.

[< Greek; c. German zer-, Old Norse tor-, Skt dus-]

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