dys-

American

a combining form meaning “ill,” “bad,” used in the formation of compound words.

dysfunction.

dys- British

prefix

diseased, abnormal, or faulty

dysentery
dyslexia
difficult or painful

dysuria
unfavourable or bad

dyslogistic

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Etymology

Origin of dys-

< Greek; cognate with Old Norse tor-, German zer-, Sanskrit dus-

Example Sentences

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The 213-page report by DYS also found that the overnight Circleville guards - known as “youth specialists” - didn’t properly check on sleeping youths to be sure they were actually in their cells.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2021

The 213-page report by DYS also found that the overnight Circleville guards — known as “youth specialists” — didn’t properly check on sleeping youths to be sure they were actually in their cells.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2021

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