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

Adjective

1. of or performing a function

2. practical rather than decorative

3. in working order

4. Med affecting a function of an organ without structural change

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

adjective 2. working, operative, operational, in working order, going, prepared, ready, viable, up and running, workable, usable

Translations

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃənl] adj → funcional

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃənl] adj → fonctionnel(le)

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃənl] adj (operational) → funktionsfähig;

(practical) → funktionell, zweckmäßig

functional [ˈfʌŋkʃənl] adj → funzionale