malfunction

Definition

Faulty functioning.

Etymology

From mal- (“bad, incorrect”) + function.

Example Sentences

• "This weekend, as videos of robotaxi malfunctions began appearing on social media, opponents say they are seeing their fears realized."
• "A former OceanGate scientific director said the Titan submersible suffered a malfunction six days before imploding in June 2023, killing all five people on board."