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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.
Jun 1, 2012 · 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.
1. adjective. Functional things are useful rather than decorative. ...modern, functional furniture. The decor is functional. Synonyms: practical, utility, utilitarian, serviceable More Synonyms of functional. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Functional means relating to the way in which something works or operates, or relating to how useful it is.
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.
(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.:
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.
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.
FUNCTIONAL definition: 1. designed to be practical or useful and not only attractive: 2. operating or working correctly: . Learn more.
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.
Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Of or relating to a function or functions. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Of, relating to, or indicating a mathematical function or functions. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Performing or able to perform a function. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
