dysfunction
Medicine/Medical. malfunctioning, as of an organ or structure of the body.
any malfunctioning part or element: the dysfunctions of the country's economy.
Sociology. a consequence of a social practice or behavior pattern that undermines the stability of a social system.
Origin of dysfunction
1Other words from dysfunction
- dys·func·tion·al, adjective
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How to use dysfunction in a sentence
The dysfunction is one of the signs of a “dying superpower,” Applebaum wrote.
It’s Prague on the Potomac, as we wearily wait for a shot at the vaccine | Petula Dvorak | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostSome of them are dysfunctions unique to that particular vaccine site, and as a national reporter, they’re not my story to tell.
“We’ve Let the Worst Happen”: Reflecting on 400,000 Dead | by Logan Jaffe | January 23, 2021 | ProPublicaKeeping in mind the dysfunction of this moment and of our system generally, MacKenzie Elmer attempted to answer some of the big outstanding questions on vaccine distribution.
Morning Report: Carlsbad Restaurants Are Ground Zero for COVID Defiance | Voice of San Diego | January 19, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoTo say a person has no country then calls to mind dysfunction, trauma, or tragedy.
Why a Universal Society Is Unattainable - Issue 95: Escape | Mark W. Moffett | January 14, 2021 | NautilusWatson has transcended the organizational dysfunction around him, becoming one of the NFL’s best players despite the obstacles placed in front of him by his own team.
What to know from NFL playoffs first round: Lamar Jackson wins and Tom Brady finds a way | Adam Kilgore | January 11, 2021 | Washington Post
They started CounterPAC, an organization designed to fight dysfunction in politics by changing the rules of the game.
Might as well laugh along with the Griswolds at the forthcoming dysfunction.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Weekend TV Guide: Must-See Marathons, Specials, and Parades | Kevin Fallon | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCall it tragic, call it comic, or call it both: The most enduring legacy of Viagra might be erectile dysfunction jokes.
Erectile dysfunction jokes have become a staple for comedy in the last 15 years.
If you were in the business of telling jokes in the 2000s, Viagra and erectile dysfunction were the gifts that kept on giving.
The doc diagnosed nonchemical dysfunction, which was by way of saying that it was her mind, not her brain, that was broken.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom | Cory DoctorowYou can get counseling for nonchemical dysfunction, basically trying to talk it out, learn to feel better about yourself.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom | Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for dysfunction
/ (dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən) /
med any disturbance or abnormality in the function of an organ or part
(esp of a family) failure to show the characteristics or fulfil the purposes accepted as normal or beneficial
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