de-/-ary
What does prefix de- mean?
What does root word funct mean?
perform
What does prefix dys- mean?
bad, badly
What does prefix per- mean?
through, very
What does prefix non- mean?
no longer used or active
defunct
function
abnormal, impaired, or incomplete functioning
dysfunction
done as a duty; having a superficial quality
perfunctory
serving no function or purpose
nonfunctional
Membership in the organization declined, causing it to become __________.
defunct
related to the function or usefulness or something
functional
functioning or performing abnormally
dysfunctional
without a function or purpose
functionless
condition or belief in the practical application of things
functionalism
Glass has an important _____________ in modern architecture.
function
Doctors determined the liver _____________ was caused by cirrhosis.
dysfunction
The older brother gave a _____________ apology to his little sister for pinching her.
perfunctory
The farm is currently _____________.
nonfunctional
The court clerk was the lowest paid _____________ on the payroll.
functionary
Is that oil lamp _____________ or merely decorative?
functional
Bailey grew up in a _____________ family.
dysfunctional
The data stored on the computer is outdated and _____________.
functionless
The philosopher based his thinking of the theories of behaviorism and _____________.
functionalism