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mal·func·tion
 malfunction
- pronunciation:
- mael
fuhngk
sh
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or an instance of malfunctioning.
The malfunction of the lighting system caused a delay in the performance.- similar words:
- failure, fatigue, miscarriage
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| related words: |
trouble |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
malfunctioned, malfunctioning, malfunctions |
| definition 1: |
to fail to operate or function.
Many soldiers died when their parachutes malfunctioned.- similar words:
- act up
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| definition 2: |
to function or operate poorly.
The lawnmower has been malfunctioning recently, and I need to have somebody take a look at it.- similar words:
- act up
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| related words: |
lock |
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