functional

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective designed for or capable of a particular function or use
  2. adjective involving or affecting function rather than physiology
  3. adjective relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure

Etymology

From function + -al.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
structural, utilitarian
Opposite (antonyms)
nonfunctional

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