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Dysfunctional vs Deficient - What's the difference?

dysfunctional | deficient |

As adjectives the difference between dysfunctional and deficient

is that dysfunctional is functioning incorrectly or abnormally while deficient is lacking something essential; often construed with in''.

dysfunctional

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Functioning incorrectly or abnormally.

    • Usage notes

    Used frequently in regard to social functioning: dysfunctional family'', ''dysfunctional behavior.

    Antonyms

    * eufunctional * functional

    Derived terms

    * dysfunctionality * dysfunctionally

    Related terms

    * dysfunction (noun)

    deficient

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking something essential; often construed with'' in .
  • Insufficient or inadequate in amount.

    • Related terms

    * defect * defection * defective * defector * deficiency * deficit

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