malfunction

Word parts

mal- + function

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

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• Hyphenation: mal‧func‧tion

Noun

Singular malfunction

Plural malfunctions

1. (countable) A malfunction is a bad functioning or failure to function.

Verb

Plain form malfunction

Third-person singular malfunctions

Past tense malfunctioned

Past participle malfunctioned

Present participle malfunctioning

1. When an object (normally machines) malfunction, it functions badly or stop functioning.
   • Synonym: misfunction

   The automobile malfunctioned yesterday.