English dictionary
functional
adjectivePronunciation
ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- designed for or capable of a particular function or use
adjective
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
adjective
- involving or affecting function rather than physiology
adjective
- designed for or adapted to a function or use
adjective
- fit or ready for use or service
adjective
- relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure
Example sentences
a style of writing in which every word is functional
functional architecture
in running (or working) order
a functional set of brakes
functional deafness
functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical
the toaster was still functional even after being dropped
the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable
an operational aircraft
the problem now is not a constitutional one: it is a functional one
delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis