Meaning & use
Dysfunctionality
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The state or quality of not functioning normally or properly; abnormal or impaired functioning, especially in a system, relationship, or organization.
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The report highlighted the dysfunctionality of the company's supply chain.
Years of poor communication led to deep dysfunctionality within the family.
A note on using this word
Though sometimes considered a wordier alternative to 'dysfunction,' 'dysfunctionality' is a standard noun form used especially in social science and organizational contexts.
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