DYSFUNCTIONAL


Meaning of DYSFUNCTIONAL in English

dys ‧ func ‧ tion ‧ al /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃ ə nəl/ BrE AmE adjective

[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: dys- 'bad' (from Greek ) + functional ]

1 . not following the normal patterns of social behaviour, especially with the result that someone cannot behave in a normal way or have a satisfactory life:

dysfunctional family relationships

2 . not working properly or normally OPP functional

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.