Added 9 October 2026
functional
/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ adjective
In Latin: fūnctiōnālis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about functional at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Designed for or capable of a particular function or use.
a style of writing in which every word is functional
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Involving or affecting function rather than physiology.
functional deafness
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Relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure.
the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one