Synonyms for malfunction
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Faulty functioning.
Forms
- Plural
- malfunctions → dysfunctions, misfunctions…
Example sentences
- dysfunction Estrogen deficiency in men causes erectile dysfunction.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| malfunction | steady | |
| dysfunction | rising | |
| misfunction | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- dysfunction3, misfunction
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dysfunction3 = 3 syllables).