Functional — synonyms, functional antonyms, definition

1. functional (a)

abstract artistic handy necessary organic practicable practical useful utilitarian workable

2. functional (Adjective)

operable operational operative running usable useable working nonfunctional organic

functional (Adjective) — Designed for or capable of a particular function or use. ex. "a style of writing in which every word is functional" ex. "functional architecture" ex. "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"

functional (Adjective) — (pathology) involving or affecting function rather than physiology. ex. "functional deafness"

functional (Adjective) — Relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure. ex. "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one" ex. "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"

functional (Adjective) — Fit or ready for use or service. ex. "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"

functional (Adjective) — (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing. ex. "in functional order" ex. "a functional set of brakes"

function purpose role use