disfunction

1 of 2

noun (1)

dis·​func·​tion

less common spelling of dysfunction

1

: impaired or abnormal functioning

gastrointestinal dysfunction

2

: abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction within a group

family dysfunction

dysfunction

2 of 2

noun (2)

dys·​func·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˈfəŋ(k)-shən 

variants or less commonly disfunction

1

: impaired or abnormal functioning

gastrointestinal dysfunction

2

: abnormal or unhealthy interpersonal behavior or interaction within a group

family dysfunction

Examples of disfunction in a Sentence

Noun (2)

The disease causes gastrointestinal dysfunctions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This kind of disorder and disfunction are common occurrences when dealing with Federal Law Enforcement. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 19 Nov. 2025

Both Ashworth and Mitchell struggled to adjust to Howe’s existing strong power base, and having joined with huge reputations, egos may have played a big part in the disfunction. — Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

Noun

The claim that mitochondrial dysfunction is a factor in mental health disorders as well as physical ones is surprising to many people. — Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

These toxins accumulate in crops, livestock, and human tissue, where exposure has been linked to kidney cancer, thyroid disease, immune dysfunction, and developmental delays. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

dys- + function entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (2)

circa 1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing disfunction

• erectile dysfunction
• minimal brain dysfunction
• temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Rhymes for disfunction

• adjunction
• compunction
• conjunction
• disjunction
• dysfunction
• injunction
• malfunction
• eigenfunction
• multifunction
• function
• junction
• unction

Medical Definition

disfunction

variant of dysfunction