Definition of MALFUNCTION

malfunction

Meanings

Plural: malfunctions

Noun

  • a failure to function normally
  • Faulty functioning.
  • Failure to function.

Verb

  • fail to function or function improperly
    • "the coffee maker malfunctioned"
  • To function improperly.
  • To fail to function.

Origin / Etymology

From mal- (“bad, incorrect”) + function.

Antonyms

function

Scrabble Score: 18

malfunction is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
malfunction is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
malfunction is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

malfunction is a valid Words With Friends word