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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 not dis-?

  2. etymology - Where does the "dysfunctional or broken" meaning of the ...

    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 acquired …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 and …

  5. 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 dysfunctional. …

  6. "Dysfunction" as a verb? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    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 there's any real need to use dysfunction …

  7. etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Jan 13, 2020 · The Interview Loop An interview is an opportunity for the candidate to expose to you their abilities. You only have an hour, the amount of information gained per minute is worth trying to …

  8. Is there an adjective for people who work poorly together?

    Dec 15, 2016 · I'm looking for an adjective that describes a group of people who don't get along, who work poorly together, who don't necessarily like each other. A word that means or implies …

  9. 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. …

  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, cutting in a line, …