Complete Definition of "dysfunctional"

English

Etymology
From prefix|dys|functional.

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Functioning incorrectly or abnormally.

Usage notes
Used frequently in regard to social functioning: dysfunctional family, dysfunctional behavior.

Antonyms
functional

Derived terms
dysfunctionality
dysfunctionally

Related terms
dysfunction (noun)

Translations
trans-top|Functioning incorrectly or abnormally
Dutch: dysfunctioneel, dysfunctionele
French: dysfonctionnel m, dysfonctionnelle f
German: dysfunktionelle
Greek: δ��λει�ο��γικ�� m, δ��λει�ο��γική f, δ��λει�ο��γικ� n
Italian: disfunzionale m|f
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Portuguese: disfuncional m|f
Spanish: disfuncional m|f
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fr:dysfunctional
fi:dysfunctional

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