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dysfunctional definition
dysfunctional |
Overview of adj dysfunctional The adj dysfunctional has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. dysfunctional -- (impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ) 2. dysfunctional, nonadaptive -- ((of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior") Antonyms of adj dysfunctional 2 senses of dysfunctional Sense 1 dysfunctional INDIRECT (VIA impaired) -> unimpaired Sense 2 dysfunctional, nonadaptive INDIRECT (VIA maladaptive) -> adaptive, adaptative Similarity of adj dysfunctional 2 senses of dysfunctional Sense 1 dysfunctional => impaired (vs. unimpaired) Sense 2 dysfunctional, nonadaptive => maladaptive (vs. adaptive) Attributes of adj dysfunctional Familiarity of adj dysfunctional dysfunctional used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2) Grep of adj dysfunctional dysfunctional Overview of adj dysfunctional The adj dysfunctional has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. dysfunctional -- (impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ) 2. dysfunctional, nonadaptive -- ((of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose; "dysfunctional behavior")
dysfunctional definition