functional

Adjective
  1. Designed for or capable of a particular function or use (synset 301094001)
    "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
    also: serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service
    tells us about: function, purpose, role, use - what something is used for
    similar to:
  2. Involving or affecting function rather than physiology (synset 301096682)
    "functional deafness"
    referred to in: pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
  3. Relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure (synset 302987805)
    "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"
  4. Fit or ready for use or service (synset 302131634)
    "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"
    similar to: serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service
    same as: operable, operational, usable, useable
  5. Designed for or adapted to a function or use (synset 301840741)
    "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture"
    similar to: practical - concerned with actual use or practice
  6. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing (synset 301095421)
    "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
    similar to: functioning - performing or able to perform its regular function
    same as: operative, running, working

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