noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A malfunction.

   "Both strategies reflect a modern clinical emphasis on the malfunctionings of the psychological and biological processes of the body[…]"

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of malfunction form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   not performing or able to perform its regular function wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

amissbadbrokendefectivefaultykaput

Antonyms

All antonyms

functioning

Example

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"This unexpected malfunctioning of the system was caused by improper wiring."

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