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functional definition
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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")
functional definition
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