Mal-

Pronunciation: /ˈmæɫ-/

Mal- (prefix)

  1. Used before a word to show something is bad, wrong, or not working properly.
  2. Used to form words meaning harmful or harmful behaviour.
  3. Used in medical words to show a condition is not healthy.

Examples

  • She noticed a bad or wrong decision in the report.
  • They corrected the wrong answer before the test ended.