dysfunctioning

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A form of dysfunction — 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.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of dysfunction
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APA

dysfunctioning. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysfunctioning

MLA

“dysfunctioning.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysfunctioning. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dysfunctioning,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dysfunctioning.

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