Definition of Malfunctioning

1. Adjective. Not performing or able to perform its regular function. "A malfunctioning valve"

Exact synonyms: Nonfunctional
Similar to: Amiss, Awry, Haywire, Wrong, Bad, Defective, Out Of Whack, Run-down
Antonyms: Functioning

Definition of Malfunctioning

1. Verb. (present participle of malfunction) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Malfunctioning

1. malfunction [v] - See also: malfunction

Lexicographical Neighbors of Malfunctioning

malfeasants
malfeasor
malfeasors
malfed
malformation
malformations
malformed
malformedness
malformities
malformity
malfortune
malfunction
malfunction routine
malfunction routines
malfunctioned
malfunctioning (current term)
malfunctions
malgracious
malgrado
malgre
malgred
malgres
malgring
malhamensilipin
malheur wire lettuce
mali
malibus
malic

Literary usage of Malfunctioning

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transforming Further Education and Training in South Africa: A Case Study of by Andre Kraak, Graham Hall (1999)
"2.3 malfunctioning LABOUR MARKET South Africa's labour market is perhaps the most visible product of apartheid's negative historical legacy. ..."

2. Jobless, Moneyless, & Free: Prospects for a New Social Order / Y Walter Prytulak by Prytulak, Walter (1980)
"Each module emits its code number, monitored in the central depot of modules, in case of malfunctioning. The replacement module, ordered automatically, ..."

3. State and Local Funding of Nonpoint Source Control Programs edited by Sarah Taylor (1998)
"Jefferson ^ ^QIF funds are distributed in the form of loans and are targeted ilo correct malfunctioning septic systems and ..."

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