Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hypofunction

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hy-po-func-tion
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abnormally low function.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Manifestations of disease may include hypofunction (such as constipation), hyperfunction (such as increased mucus production), or increased mechanical function (such as a seizure)."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Ancient Greek ῠ̔πό (hŭpó) Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-)der. English hypo- English function English hypofunction From hypo- + function.

Usage

Inflected Forms

hypofunctions (plural)

Antonyms

hyperfunction

Questions

What does hypofunction mean?: Abnormally low function.
Where does hypofunction come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Ancient Greek ῠ̔πό (hŭpó) Ancient Greek ὑπο- (hupo-)der. English hypo- English function English hypofunction From hypo- + function.

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