adjective
malfunctioning
Malfunctioning (adjective) means not working correctly; failing to operate as it should. Example: “The malfunctioning smoke alarm kept beeping for no reason.”
adjective
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Not working correctly; failing to operate as it should.
"The malfunctioning smoke alarm kept beeping for no reason."
"A malfunctioning traffic light caused chaos at the intersection."
How to use malfunctioning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a machine, device, or system that has gone wrong and isn't doing its job properly.
Common pairings
malfunctioning equipment
malfunctioning device
malfunctioning system
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- Plural
- malfunctionings
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What does “malfunctioning” mean?
The word “malfunctioning” means not working correctly; failing to operate as it should. In plain terms, describes a machine, device, or system that has gone wrong and isn't doing its job properly.
How do you use “malfunctioning” in a sentence?
Here is “malfunctioning” used in a sentence: “The malfunctioning smoke alarm kept beeping for no reason.”
What part of speech is “malfunctioning”?
“Malfunctioning” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of malfunctioning?
"malfunctioning" (adjective) means not working correctly; failing to operate as it should.
