functional

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adjective

1. designed for or capable of a particular function or use (Freq. 3)
- a style of writing in which every word is functional
- functional architecture
• Ant:
nonfunctional
• Similar to:
structural, utilitarian, useful
• See Also:
serviceable
• Derivationally related forms:
functionality
• Attrubites:
function, purpose, role, use
2. involving or affecting function rather than physiology (Freq. 1)
- functional deafness
• Ant:
organic
• Topics:
pathology
3. 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
• Pertains to noun:
function
4. 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 working order
• Syn:
usable, useable, operable, operational
• Similar to:
serviceable
• Derivationally related forms:
useableness (for: useable), use (for: useable), usableness (for: usable), use (for: usable), functionality
5. 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
• Similar to:
practical
• Derivationally related forms:
functionality
6. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
- in running (or working) order
- a functional set of brakes
• Syn:
running, operative, working
• Similar to:
functioning
• Derivationally related forms:
functionality, operate (for: operative)

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  running(a), operative, working(a), usable, useable, operable, operational
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  organic, nonfunctional