dysfunction

Meanings

• noun

  A condition or situation in which something is not functioning properly.

  - "The old car suffered from various dysfunctions."
  - "His dysfunctional memory made it difficult for him to learn new things."

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Antonyms

eufunction , function

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dysfunction
malfunction , disfunction , misfunction

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Variants

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disfunction , disfunctions , dysfunction , dysfunctions , erectile dysfunction , erectile dysfunctions , minimal brain dysfunction , minimal brain dysfunctions

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dys-' meaning 'difficult' or 'bad' and 'function' meaning 'perform a particular task or function'.

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Trivia

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1. Dysfunction is a common condition in modern society, with estimates suggesting that up to 50% of people will experience some form of dysfunction at some point in their lives.

2. The term 'dysfunction' was first used in the medical field in the late 19th century.

3. In psychology, dysfunction is often used to describe problems in interpersonal relationships, such as dysfunctional families or dysfunctional communication patterns.

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Related Concepts

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1. disability: Dysfunction can be a cause or result of a disability, which is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

2. maladjustment: Dysfunction can also be referred to as maladjustment, which means a state of being unable to function properly in a normal or healthy way.

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Culture

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In literature and art, dysfunction is often depicted as a source of conflict or drama. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the dysfunctional relationships between the characters drive the plot.

How to Memorize "dysfunction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine that is not working properly. This can help you remember the meaning of dysfunction as a condition or situation where something is not functioning properly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate dysfunction with words like 'problem', 'malfunction', and 'breakdown' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dys-Function' to remember that dysfunction means something is not functioning properly.

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