n.
Variant: also dis · func · tion
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' f ə ŋ (k)-sh ə n
Function: noun
Date: circa 1916
1 : impaired or abnormal functioning <gastrointestinal dysfunction >
2 : abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction within a group <family dysfunction >
– dys · func · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective