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

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 …

Jan 26, 2013 · I can't find any dictionary that says dysfunction is ever a verb. Whereas, malfunction is listed as an intransitive verb. I would recommend using malfunction instead of …

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 …

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Apr 10, 2017 · I am looking for a phrase for wearing clothes that lack any sort of style, fashion, expressiveness, or anything beyond their basic function. This does not mean that the clothes …

"Dysfunctional" vs. "disfunctional" [duplicate] Possible Duplicate: Which is the proper spelling: “disfunction” or “dysfunction”? What's the rationale behind dysfunctional being spelled dys- …

then refers to the disfunctionality of Congress now and not some past situation in which Congress was disfunctional? Do I understand it right then that the same sentence with the verb …

Mar 16, 2018 · This series was way ahead of its time or way too complicit with the daily workings of a disfunctional government", by A. Raman via link "A bit like the Rhodesia solution in Yes …