functional

func·tion·al  (fngksh-nl)

adj.

1.

a. Of or relating to a function.

b. Of, relating to, or indicating a mathematical function or functions.

2. Designed for or adapted to a particular function or use: functional architecture.

3. Capable of performing; operative: a functional set of brakes.

4. Pathology Involving functions rather than a physiological or structural cause.

n.

A linear function on vectors whose values are scalars.

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function·al·ly adv.

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functional [ˈfʌŋkʃən^əl]

adj

1. of, involving, or containing a function or functions

2. practical rather than decorative; utilitarian functional architecture

3. capable of functioning; working

4. (Psychology) Psychol

a.  relating to the purpose or context of a behaviour

b.  denoting a psychosis such as schizophrenia assumed not to have a direct organic cause, like deterioration or poisoning of the brain

n

(Mathematics) Maths a function whose domain is a set of functions and whose range is a set of functions or a set of numbers

functionally  adv

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functional  (fngksh-nl)

Affecting bodily functions but not organic structure, as a disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome. Compare organic.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	functional - designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture" serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics" nonfunctional - not having or performing a function
	2.	functional - involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness" pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases organic - involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs; "an organic disease"
	3.	functional - 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"
	4.	functional - 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" useable, operable, operational, usable serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"
	5.	functional - 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" practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"
	6.	functional - (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes" operative, working, running functioning - performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"

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functional

adjective

1. practical, utility, utilitarian, serviceable, hard-wearing, useful The decor is functional.

2. working, operative, operational, in working order, going, prepared, ready, viable, up and running, workable, usable We have fully functional smoke alarms on all staircases.

Translations

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃnəl]

A. ADJ [design, clothes] → funcional

B. CPD functional analysis N → análisis m inv funcional

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃ^ənəl] adj

[furniture, design, decor] → fonctionnel(le)

(= working) fully functional [device] → pleinement fonctionnel(le)

functional

adj

(= able to operate) → funktionsfähig

(= utilitarian) → zweckmäßig, funktionell

(Med) → Funktions-; functional disorder → Funktionsstörung f; functional food → Functional Food nt, → Funktionsnahrung f

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃn/əl] adj → funzionale

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functional [ˈfʌŋkʃn/əl] adj → funzionale