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.
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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