dys·func·tion

(dĭs-fŭngk′shən)

1. Abnormal or impaired functioning of a bodily system or organ.

2. Failure to achieve or sustain a behavioral norm or expected condition, as in a social relationship.

dys·func′tion·al adj.

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dysfunctional

(dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl)

adj

1. (Medicine) med (of an organ or part) not functioning normally

2. (esp of a family) characterized by a breakdown of normal or beneficial relationships between members of the group

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dys•func•tion•al

(dɪsˈfʌŋk ʃən əl)
adj.

1. unable to function normally.

2. characterized by abnormal or impaired functioning: a dysfunctional family.

[1945–50]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.	1.	dysfunctional - impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ impaired - diminished in strength, quality, or utility; "impaired eyesight"
	2.	dysfunctional - (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior" nonadaptive maladaptive - showing faulty adaptation

Translations

dysfunktional

δυσλειτουργικός

anomalo

dysfunctional

[dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl] ADJ → disfuncional

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dysfunctional

[dɪsˈfʌŋkʃ^ənəl] adj [family] → dysfonctionnel(le)

dysfunctional

adj family, background → dysfunktional; childhood → zerrüttet

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