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functional
01
capable of working or operating as intended
Examples
The old phone is still functional, even though it looks outdated.
02
made for practical use, not for looks
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most functional
Comparative
more functional
gradable
Examples
The jacket is functional, with plenty of pockets for storage.
03
relating to the way something operates or performs its function, rather than its physical structure or form
Examples
The doctor found a functional issue rather than a structural one.
04
based on or relating to function, especially as opposed to structure or form
Examples
The architect adopted a functional approach to the building's layout.
Lexical Tree
functionality
functionally
nonfunctional
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