Vocabulary Entry

dysfunction

|noun • verb

noun

A condition in which something does not work properly or as intended.

Example Sentences

"The doctor explained that his heart dysfunction could lead to serious health problems."

"Family dysfunction often leads to emotional issues for the children involved."

"The team worked together to identify the dysfunctions in their project workflow."

verb

Example Sentences

"The machine began to dysfunction after years of heavy use."

"If the software starts to dysfunction, we may need to reinstall it."

"The lack of communication caused the team to dysfunction during the project."