HyperDic: malfunctioning

English > 1 sense of the word malfunctioning:
ADJECTIVEallmalfunctioning, nonfunctionalnot performing or able to perform its regular function
malfunctioning > pronunciation
Soundsmaelfah'ngkshahnihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > malfunctioning: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningnot performing or able to perform its regular function.
Example"a malfunctioning valve"
Synonymnonfunctional
Narroweramiss, awry, haywire, wrongnot functioning properly
bad, defectivenot working properly
out of whackOut of balance or out of adjustment
run-downHaving the spring unwound
OppositefunctioningPerforming or able to perform its regular function
Spanishdefectuoso

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