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dysfunction

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/

dysfunction means: A problem that prevents a body part, system, or group from working properly.

noun

FAILURE TO FUNCTIONC1

A problem that prevents a body part, system, or group from working properly.

  • The tests revealed kidney dysfunction.
  • Stress can contribute to sexual dysfunction.
  • The report describes serious dysfunction within the organization.

Similar words: malfunction, disorder

Common phrases: erectile dysfunction, family dysfunction, kidney dysfunction

Questions about dysfunction

What does dysfunction mean?

A problem that prevents a body part, system, or group from working properly.

What is dysfunction in other languages?

Türkçe: işlev bozukluğu · Español: disfunción · Français: dysfonctionnement · Deutsch: Funktionsstörung · Italiano: disfunzione · 日本語: 機能障害

How do you pronounce dysfunction?

It is pronounced /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/.

How do you use dysfunction in a sentence?

The tests revealed kidney dysfunction. Stress can contribute to sexual dysfunction.

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