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MALFUNCTION

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Malfunction.

How to pronounce malfunction:

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Malfunction - as a noun

A failure to function normally

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Malfunction - as a verb

Fail to function or function improperly

Example: "The coffee maker malfunctioned"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misfunction18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break11break downconk outdie4fail7give outgive waygo3go bad
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
function13

Example Sentences

"The malfunction of the heating system caused the temperature to drop significantly."
"We had to evacuate the building due to a malfunction in the alarm system."
"The pilot reported a malfunction in the aircraft's navigation system."
"The malfunction of the printer resulted in a delay in printing the important documents."
"A malfunction in the power grid led to a widespread blackout in the city."
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Word Game Points

Is MALFUNCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, malfunction is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MALFUNCTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is MALFUNCTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, malfunction is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MALFUNCTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is MALFUNCTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, malfunction is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MALFUNCTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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