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dysfunction

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən]

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Learn how to use dysfunction in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) when something in your body or mind is not working the way it should. Just like a toy that doesn’t play the right music anymore, it means something is broken or not functioning properly.

Example

The doctor explained that the patient had a heart dysfunction, which made it harder for the heart to pump blood.

Example

There is no dysfunction in her eyesight; she sees very well.

Example

What kind of dysfunction is causing the problems in his knee?

Context: “relationships”

(noun) when a group of people, like a family or team, has problems working together. It’s like when kids are not sharing toys and fighting instead of playing nicely.

Example

The family started talking to each other more and fixed their communication dysfunction.

Example

Their relationship is strong; there is no dysfunction between them.

Example

What steps can we take to improve the dysfunction in our group?

How to pronounce dysfunction

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈfʌŋkʃən]

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