functional

 
  Grep  of  noun  functional 
  functional  calculus 
  functional  disorder 
  functional  magnetic  resonance  imaging 
  functionalism 
  functionalist 
  functionality 
 
  Overview  of  adj  functional 
 
  The  adj  functional  has  6  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (3)  functional  --  (designed  for  or  capable  of  a  particular  function  or  use  "a  style  of  writing  in  which  every  word  is  functional";  "functional  architecture") 
  2.  (1)  functional  --  ((pathology)  involving  or  affecting  function  rather  than  physiology;  "functional  deafness") 
  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,  usable,  useable,  in  working  order  operable,  operational  --  (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") 
  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") 
  6.  running,  operative,  functional,  working  --  ((of  e.g.  a  machine)  performing  or  capable  of  performing;  "in  running  (or  working)  order";  "a  functional  set  of  brakes") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  functional 
 
  5  of  6  senses  of  functional 
 
  Sense  1 
  functional  (vs.  nonfunctional) 
 
  nonfunctional  (vs.  functional) 
  =>  cosmetic,  decorative,  ornamental 
  =>  nonstructural 
 
  Sense  2 
  functional  (vs.  organic) 
 
  organic  (vs.  functional) 
 
  Sense  4 
  functional,  usable,  useable,  in  working  order(prenominal),  operable,  operational 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  serviceable)  ->  unserviceable 
 
  Sense  5 
  functional 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  practical)  ->  impractical 
 
  Sense  6 
  running(postnominal),  operative,  functional,  working(postnominal) 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  functioning)  ->  malfunctioning,  nonfunctional 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  functional 
 
  6  senses  of  functional 
 
  Sense  1 
  functional  (vs.  nonfunctional) 
  =>  structural 
  =>  utilitarian,  useful 
  Also  See->  serviceable#1 
 
  Sense  2 
  functional  (vs.  organic) 
 
  Sense  3 
  functional 
  Pertains  to  noun  function  (Sense  2) 
  =>function,  purpose,  role,  use 
  =>  utility,  usefulness 
 
  Sense  4 
  functional,  usable,  useable,  in  working  order(prenominal),  operable,  operational 
  =>  serviceable  (vs.  unserviceable) 
 
  Sense  5 
  functional 
  =>  practical  (vs.  impractical) 
 
  Sense  6 
  running(postnominal),  operative,  functional,  working(postnominal) 
  =>  functioning  (vs.  malfunctioning) 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  functional 
 
  1  of  6  senses  of  functional 
 
  Sense  1 
  functional  (vs.  nonfunctional) 
  =>  function,  purpose,  role,  use 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  functional 
 
  functional  used  as  an  adjective  is  common  (polysemy  count  =  6) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  functional 
  dysfunctional 
  functional 
  functionally  illiterate 
  nonfunctional 
  unfunctional 
 
  Overview  of  adj  functional 
 
  The  adj  functional  has  6  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (3)  functional  --  (designed  for  or  capable  of  a  particular  function  or  use  "a  style  of  writing  in  which  every  word  is  functional";  "functional  architecture") 
  2.  (1)  functional  --  ((pathology)  involving  or  affecting  function  rather  than  physiology;  "functional  deafness") 
  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,  usable,  useable,  in  working  order  operable,  operational  --  (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") 
  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") 
  6.  running,  operative,  functional,  working  --  ((of  e.g.  a  machine)  performing  or  capable  of  performing;  "in  running  (or  working)  order";  "a  functional  set  of  brakes") 

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