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(adjective) designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture" |
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Antonyms: nonfunctional |
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(adjective) (pathology) involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness" |
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Antonyms: organic |
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(satellite adjective) designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture" |
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(satellite adjective) fit or ready for use or service; "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 wording order" |
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Synonyms: in working order, operable, operational, usable, useable |
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(adjective) relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; "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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(satellite adjective) (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes" |
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Synonyms: operative, running, working |
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