dysfunction
intermediateB2/dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/ · dys-func-tion
Abnormal or impaired functioning.
Meanings
Abnormal or impaired functioning.
غلط یا خراب کارکردگی۔
نقصان
nuqsan
Synonyms
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.
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💡 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.