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  1. etymology - "Dysfunctional" vs. "disfunctional" - English Language ...

    Possible Duplicate: Which is the proper spelling: “disfunction” or “dysfunction”? What's the rationale behind dysfunctional being spelled dys- and …

  2. Which is the proper spelling: "disfunction" or "dysfunction"?

    Or: Some device is disfunctional -> completely off vs. dysfunctional -> running, but in bad state, not doing what it is supposed to do. Would that allow to conclude disfunctional is stricter than …

  3. Are 'dysfunction' and 'malfunction' complete synonyms?

    Nov 8, 2011 · They are not exact synonyms. Dysfunction is defined as: any malfunctioning part or element: the dysfunctions of the country's economy. The adjective of dysfunction is …

  4. How would you describe poor/bad family relations?

    Jul 20, 2018 · The word dysfunctional is often used to describe personal relationships which are unhealthy or toxic. It's so common, the term dysfunctional family has its own Wikipedia page. …

  5. Ways to describe partially functional phones in a single word

    May 29, 2023 · I have several phones that I am currently describing as “partially dysfunctional”, or “functionally impaired”. What are some alternative terms (single words only) that are still formal …

  6. etymology - Where does the "dysfunctional or broken" meaning …

    Jun 27, 2022 · As a rail enthusiast I often hear the word "demic", which Wiktionary tells me has a dialectical meaning of "dysfunctional or broken". However it does not list any reason why it …

  7. "Dysfunction" as a verb? - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jan 26, 2013 · Okay - most people would agree a dysfunctional family is worse than a malfunctioning hard drive, but don't forget the Apollo 13 malfunction. It's not obvious to me …

  8. word choice - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Dysfunctional family is a widely used term, with more than 5 million Google hits. There's also the parenting philosophy of "benign neglect."

  9. What idiom could describe bureaucratic inefficiency?

    Apr 27, 2024 · When I tried to ascertain the whereabouts of my documents, they provided me with conflicting information. Could you please suggest an idiom that describes this bureaucratic …

  10. phrase requests - A word to describe not caring (socially and ...

    Jan 27, 2015 · What is the word to describe someone who does not care about other people socially and publicly, that is a word or phrase which could describe behaviors such as littering, …