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Functional

Verb / ˈfʌŋkʃʌnʌl / Another word for functional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to work or operate as intended

Synonyms & similar words

usable working useable nonfunctional organic running operable operational operative operational practical useful efficient working usable serviceable operative running live

Synonyms by register

Formal

operational practical effective utilitarian

Informal

working handy useful servable

Literary

efficacious purposeful

Antonyms

dysfunctional broken nonfunctional useless ineffective unworkable defective

Common collocations

  • functional analysis
  • functional requirements
  • functional design
  • functional skills
  • functional unit
  • functional area
  • functional assessment
  • functional impairment

Word family

noun functionality
adverb functionally

Usage note

Often used in technical or business contexts to describe something that works as intended. Can also refer to basic or practical aspects, as opposed to decorative or complex ones.

Example sentences

  1. The computer is not functional because the battery is dead.
  2. The phone charger is functional, so you can use it to charge your phone.
  3. The kitchen is functional because it has all the necessary appliances.
  4. The car is functional because it can drive on the road.
  5. The clock is functional because it tells time accurately.

Quotes

  • Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things. - Peter F. Drucker
  • Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful. - Dieter Rams
  • The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. - Ralph Nader

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