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dysfunctional | disorder |

As an adjective dysfunctional

is functioning incorrectly or abnormally.

As a noun disorder is

absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

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)

    disorder

    English

    Alternative forms

    * disordre (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.
    • After playing the children left the room in disorder .
  • A disturbance of civic peace or of public order.
    • The class was thrown into disorder when the teacher left the room
    The army tried to prevent disorder when claims the elections had been rigged grew stronger.
  • (medicine) A physical or psychical malfunction.
    • Bulimia is an eating disorder .

    Synonyms

    * (absence of order) chaos, entropy; see also * (disturbance of civic peace) See also

    Derived terms

    * autism spectrum disorder * borderline personality disorder * disordely * eating disorder * seasonal affective disorder * spectrum disorder