word
Malfunctioning
Ma-LFUH-ngkshuh-nihng
/mæˈlfʌŋkʃʌnɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
malfunctioning
Dictionary meaning
Not performing or able to perform its regular function.
Examples
- A malfunctioning valve.
Synonyms: nonfunctional
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