The most likely definition of "malfunction," given the Latin prefix "mal-" which means "bad" or "wrong," is:
D. to fail to perform as expected.
The word function means “to operate or work.” Given this information and your knowledge of the Latin prefix mal-, choose the most likely definition of malfunction.
A. to perform very well
B. to learn how to perform
C. to perform in a new way
D. to fail to perform as expected
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