English

Noun

dysfunction ‎(plural dysfunctions)

1. A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.

Antonyms

• function

Derived terms

• dysfunctional
• dysfunctionally

Translations

Verb

dysfunction ‎(third-person singular simple present dysfunctions, present participle dysfunctioning, simple past and past participle dysfunctioned)

1. (nonstandard, intransitive, chiefly biology) To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.