Dysfunctional adaptation Synonyms

Definitions for Dysfunctional


  • (adjective) impaired in function; especially of a bodily system or organ
  • (adjective) (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose

Definitions for Adaptation


  • (noun) the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
  • (noun) the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)
  • (noun) physiology) the responsive adjustment of a sense organ (as the eye) to varying conditions (as of light