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adjective
- 1. of or having a special activity, purpose, or task: "a functional role"
- 2. designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive: "a small, functional bathroom" Similar Opposite
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FUNCTIONAL definition: 1. designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive: 2. (of a machine, system, etc…. Learn more.
(of a machine, system, etc.) working in the usual way: Is the central heating functional yet? See also. dysfunctional. hyperfunctional. non-functional. a functional alcoholic/addict, etc. someone who can behave, work, and live in a way that seems normal although they are addicted to (= unable to stop using too much) alcohol, drugs, etc.:
Use the adjective functional to describe something that is made to do a specific job, such as the functional alarm clock feature on a digital stopwatch.
1. a. : of, connected with, or being a function. the functional differences between the departments. b. : affecting physiological or psychological functions but not organic structure. functional heart disease. 2. : used to contribute to the development or maintenance of a larger whole. functional and practical school courses.
Functional means relating to the way in which something works or operates, or relating to how useful it is. ...rules defining the territorial boundaries and functional limits of the local state. functionally adverb [ ADVERB adjective , ADVERB with verb ]
having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed: functional architecture; a chair that is functional as well as decorative.
1. of or pertaining to a function or functions. 2. capable of operating or functioning. 3. having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed. 4. (of a building or furnishing) constructed or made according to the principles of functionalism.
functional meaning, definition, what is functional: designed to be useful rather than beauti...: Learn more.
FUNCTIONAL definition: 1. designed to be practical or useful and not only attractive: 2. operating or working correctly: . Learn more.
having a special purpose; making it possible for somebody to do something or for something to happen. a functional disorder (= an illness caused when an organ of the body fails to perform its function) a functional approach to language learning.
