1
[ adjective ] impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ

Related terms

impaired

2
[ adjective ] (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

Synonyms

nonadaptive

Examples

"dysfunctional behavior"

Related terms

maladaptive

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

D IH0 S F AH1 NG K SH AH0 N AH0 L

Similar Spelling

dysfunction disfunction

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