malfunctioned
|mal/func/tioned|
B2
/mælˈfʌŋkʃənd/
(malfunction)
failure to function
Etymology
Etymology Information
'malfunction' originates from the prefix 'mal-' meaning 'bad' or 'wrong' and the word 'function' meaning 'operation or activity'.
Historical Evolution
'Malfunction' was formed by combining the prefix 'mal-' with 'function' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to function badly or incorrectly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'malfunction'.
The machine malfunctioned during the test.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41