malfunctioning
|mal/funk/tion/ing|
B2
/mælˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/
(malfunction)
failure to function
Etymology
Etymology Information
'malfunction' originates from the prefix 'mal-' meaning 'bad' and the word 'function', which comes from Latin 'functio', meaning 'performance'.
Historical Evolution
'Malfunction' was formed in the 20th century by combining 'mal-' with 'function'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bad performance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'malfunction'.
The machine is malfunctioning and needs repair.
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Adjective 1
not operating or functioning as expected.
The malfunctioning equipment caused a delay in production.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35