functional

  • 11functional — func|tion|al [ fʌŋkʃənl ] adjective ** 1. ) designed to be good at doing a particular job: These traditional tools are both functional and attractive. highly functional: the highly functional arrangement of the control panel a ) practical and… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 12functional */*/ — UK [ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)nəl] / US [ˈfʌŋkʃən(ə)l] adjective 1) a) designed to be good at doing a particular job These traditional tools are both functional and attractive. highly functional: the highly functional arrangement of the control panel b) practical …

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  • 13functional — [[t]fʌ̱ŋkʃən(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED Functional things are useful rather than decorative. ...modern, functional furniture... The decor is functional. 2) ADJ: ADJ n Functional means relating to the way in which something works or operates, or… …

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  • 14functional — functionality, n. functionally, adv. /fungk sheuh nl/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration. 2. capable of operating or functioning: When will the ventilating system be functional… …

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  • 15functional — func|tion|al [ˈfʌŋkʃənəl] adj 1.) designed to be useful rather than beautiful or attractive ≠ ↑decorative ▪ buildings that are sensitively designed, not purely functional 2.) something that is functional is working correctly = ↑operational ▪ By… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 16functional — adjective Date: 1631 1. a. of, connected with, or being a function b. affecting physiological or psychological functions but not organic structure < functional heart disease > 2. used to contribute to the development or maintenance of a larger&#8230; …

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  • 17functional — 1. adjective a) In good working order. That sculpture is not merely artistic, but also functional: it can be used as a hatrack. b) Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function A functional construction element generally must meet higher&#8230; …

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  • 18functional — 1. Relating to a function. 2. Not organic in origin; denoting a disorder with no known or detectable organic basis to explain the symptoms. See neurosis. * * * func·tion·al fəŋ(k) shnəl, shən əl adj 1 a) …

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  • 19functional — adjective 1》 relating to or having a function: a functional role.     ↘relating to the way in which something functions: there are functional differences between the left and right brain. 2》 designed to be practical and useful, rather than&#8230; …

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  • 20functional — adjective 1 designed to be useful rather than beautiful or decorative: It s not fast it s just a solid, functional car. 2 working in the way that something is supposed to: With a few minor adjustments the filter will be functional again. 3 having …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English