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| 1. | [ adjective ] designed for or capable of a particular function or use | |
| Examples: | "a style of writing in which every word is functional" "functional architecture" |
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| Related terms: | nonfunctional utilitarian structural serviceable function | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (pathology) involving or affecting function rather than physiology | |
| Examples: | "functional deafness" |
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| Related terms: | organic pathology | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] designed for or adapted to a function or use | |
| Examples: | "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical" "functional architecture" |
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| Related terms: | practical | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] fit or ready for use or service | |
| Synonyms: | operational useable operable in_working_order usable | |
| Examples: | "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped" "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable" "an operational aircraft" "the dishwasher is now in working order" |
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| Related terms: | serviceable | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure | |
| Examples: | "the problem now is not a constitutional one it is a functional one" "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis" |
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| Related terms: | function | |
| 6. | [ adjective ] (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing | |
| Synonyms: | working operative running | |
| Examples: | "in running (or working) order" "a functional set of brakes" |
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| Related terms: | functioning | |
| Similar spelling: |
functionally function functionality functionalist functionalism function_call functionary functioning function_word fumigation |
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