Dysfunctional (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient's kidneys were severely impaired due to the long-term effects of a dysfunctional renal system.
- The dysfunctional thyroid gland made it difficult for her to maintain a healthy weight.
- His digestive system had been acting strangely, suggesting that he had a dysfunctional small intestine.
- Years of poor eating habits and lack of exercise led to a dysfunctional circulatory system, causing her blood pressure to skyrocket.
- After years of ignoring her hearing problems, the doctor finally diagnosed her with a dysfunctional eardrum.
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Meaning 2
(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.