Functional Definition & Meaning
functional
- adjective
- designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
- involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
"Functional" in song lyrics
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"formula firebird hood functional"
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"79 formula firebird hood functional"
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"protein c functional"
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Words that rhyme with functional
Usage tips for "functional"
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- What does functional mean?
- designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture" involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness" 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" fit or ready for use or service
- What part of speech is functional?
- Functional is an adjective.
- How many definitions does functional have?
- Functional has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).