What does functional mean?

functional means "designed for or capable of a particular function or use". That is the primary sense; the word has 6 in total, listed in full on this page.

How many syllables are in functional?

functional has 3 syllables: func-tio-nal. The stress falls on "func". In IPA it is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/.

What is another word for functional?

Close synonyms include usable, useable, operable, operational, running. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

What is the opposite of functional?

The recorded antonyms are nonfunctional, organic.

Is functional a common word?

functional is banded "Familiar" — widely understood, used when the subject calls for it. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.

functional — meaning, pronunciation and 6 definitions

adjective

6 sensesA word that describes or qualifies a noun.

1.
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
“a style of writing in which every word is functional”
“functional architecture”
Antonymsnonfunctional
Similarstructural utilitarian
2.
involving or affecting function rather than physiology
“functional deafness”
Antonymsorganic
pathology
3.
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.
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”
Synonymsusable useable operable operational
Similarserviceable
5.
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”
Similarpractical
6.
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
“in running (or working) order”
“a functional set of brakes”
Synonymsrunning operative working
Similarfunctioning

Questions about functional

What does functional mean?: functional means "designed for or capable of a particular function or use". That is the primary sense; the word has 6 in total, listed in full on this page.
How many syllables are in functional?: functional has 3 syllables: func-tio-nal. The stress falls on "func". In IPA it is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/.
What is another word for functional?: Close synonyms include usable, useable, operable, operational, running. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.
What is the opposite of functional?: The recorded antonyms are nonfunctional, organic.
Is functional a common word?: functional is banded "Familiar" — widely understood, used when the subject calls for it. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.

Definitions, synonyms and semantic relations for functional come from Princeton University’s WordNet. The pronunciation comes from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. Commonness is measured against a corpus of everyday English. Full sources and licences.

adjective

6 sensesA word that describes or qualifies a noun.

1.
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
“a style of writing in which every word is functional”
“functional architecture”
Antonymsnonfunctional
Similarstructural utilitarian
2.
involving or affecting function rather than physiology
“functional deafness”
Antonymsorganic
pathology
3.
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.
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”
Synonymsusable useable operable operational
Similarserviceable
5.
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”
Similarpractical
6.
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
“in running (or working) order”
“a functional set of brakes”
Synonymsrunning operative working
Similarfunctioning

Questions about functional

What does functional mean?: functional means "designed for or capable of a particular function or use". That is the primary sense; the word has 6 in total, listed in full on this page.
How many syllables are in functional?: functional has 3 syllables: func-tio-nal. The stress falls on "func". In IPA it is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/.
What is another word for functional?: Close synonyms include usable, useable, operable, operational, running. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.
What is the opposite of functional?: The recorded antonyms are nonfunctional, organic.
Is functional a common word?: functional is banded "Familiar" — widely understood, used when the subject calls for it. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.

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