Definition

A variant spelling of a term that refers to a failure to function properly or normally, often used in medical or psychological contexts.

Example

The disfunction in the system caused several errors during the operation.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed any disfunction in our group projects?

Yeah, sometimes we struggle to communicate effectively.

Exactly! That disfunction really slows us down.

We should probably talk about how to improve it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disfunction → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "function" (from Latin "functio", meaning performance or execution). The word describes a state where normal performance or execution is disrupted or not functioning properly.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is not performing as it should — 'dis-' means apart or away, and 'function' refers to how something works.

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