dysfunctional

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by impairment or malfunction in mental, physical, or emotional processes or systems.

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Antonyms

eufunctional , functional

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dysfunctional
unfunctional , malfunctional , misfunctional

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Variants

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dysfunctional

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Etymology

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From dys- 'abnormal' + function + -al.

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Trivia

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1. The term dysfunctional was first used in the field of psychology in the 1950s.

2. Dysfunctional families are estimated to make up around 60% of all families in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. abnormal: Relating to or being something that deviates from what is normal or usual.

2. impairment: A reduction or loss in the ability to perform a function or an organ that is not functioning properly.

3. malfunction: The failure of a machine, mechanism, or system to perform its intended function.

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Culture

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In psychology and medicine, dysfunctional refers to any condition or behavior that deviates from normal or healthy functioning. In popular culture, the term dysfunctional family is used to describe a family with significant problems or conflicts.

How to Memorize "dysfunctional"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a machine or system that is not working properly to remember the meaning of dysfunctional.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word dysfunctional with the idea of something not working properly or abnormal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dis-function-al' to remember the meaning of dysfunctional.

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