What does the prefix Mal mean?

The prefix "mal" comes from Latin and means bad, ill, or evil. It's often used to indicate something negative or harmful.

Here are some examples:

* Malfunction: A failure to function properly.

* Malnourished: Suffering from a lack of proper nutrition.

* Malicious: Intending to do harm.

* Malcontent: A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.

* Malady: A disease or illness.

It's important to note that "mal" is not always used in a literal sense. Sometimes it can simply mean "wrong" or "incorrect," as in "malapropism" (a humorous misuse of words).