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functional in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- designed for or capable of a particular function or use
"a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
functional
- involving or affecting function rather than physiology
"functional deafness"
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"
functional
- (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
"in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
running operative functional working
- 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"
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"
functional usable useable operable operational
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