malfunctioning
Malfunctioning (adjective) means not working correctly; failing to operate as it should. Example: “The malfunctioning smoke alarm kept beeping for no reason.”
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.
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malfunctionings plural
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The _____ smoke alarm kept beeping for no reason.
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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.