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dysfunction

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/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/ · dys-func-tion

Abnormal or impaired functioning.

Meanings

nounformal

Abnormal or impaired functioning.

غلط یا خراب کارکردگی۔

نقصان

nuqsan

Synonyms

impairmentabnormalitymalfunctionخرابیعطلعدم کارکردگی

Antonyms

functionoperationnormalcyکارکردگیعملعام حالت

Common Collocations

  • sexual dysfunction
  • cognitive dysfunction
  • organ dysfunction

Example Sentences

He was diagnosed with a cognitive dysfunction that affected his memory.

اس کی تشخیص دماغی نقصان کے ساتھ ہوئی جو اس کی یادداشت پر اثر انداز ہوتا تھا۔

Us ki tashkhees dimaagī nuqsan ke saath hui jo is ki yaad-aasht par asar andaaz hota tha.

The team is working to address the communication dysfunction among its members.

ٹیم اپنے ارکان کے درمیان بات چیت کی خرابی کو حل کرنے پر کام کر رہی ہے۔

Team apne arkan ke darmiyan baat cheet ki kharaabi ko hal karne par kaam kar rahi hai.

Early intervention can help reduce the dysfunction experienced in various mental health conditions.

زیادہ تر ذہنی صحت کی حالتوں میں پیش آنے والے نقصانات کو کم کرنے میں ابتدائی مداخلت مددگار ثابت ہو سکتی ہے۔

Zyada tar zehni sehat ki haalaat mein pesh aane wale nuqsanaat ko kam karne mein ibtedai mudakhlat madadgar saabit ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

dysfunctionality:Dysfunction refers to the state of abnormal functioning, whereas dysfunctionality emphasizes the quality or state of failing to function properly.

Word Family

dysfunctional
adjectiveنقصان دار
dysfunctionally
adverbناقص طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of dysfunction as 'difficult function'.

Imagine a machine that is not working properly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "dysfuncere" — to perform poorly

First known use: 20th century

The term 'dysfunction' combines the Greek prefix 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult', with 'function', referring to the performance of a role or task.