Associations to the word «Dysfunction»

Wiktionary

DYSFUNCTION, noun. A failure to function in an expected or complete manner. Usually refers to a disorder in a bodily organ (e.g. erectile dysfunction), a mental disorder, or the improper behavior of a social group.
DYSFUNCTION, verb. (nonstandard) (intransitive) (mostly biology) To fail to function correctly; to malfunction.

Dictionary definition

DYSFUNCTION, noun. (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group; "erectile dysfunction"; "sexual relationship dysfunction".

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.