functional

func·tion·al

F0361600 (fŭngk′shə-nəl)adj.1. a. Of or relating to a function.b. Of, relating to, or indicating a mathematical function or functions.2. Designed for or adapted to a particular function or use: functional architecture.3. a. Capable of performing a function; operative: a functional set of brakes.b. Able to function personally or socially despite limitations or impairment: a functional alcoholic.4. Medicine Involving physiological function rather than anatomical structure. n. A linear function on vectors whose values are scalars.

functional

(ˈfʌŋkʃənəl) adj1. of, involving, or containing a function or functions2. practical rather than decorative; utilitarian: functional architecture. 3. capable of functioning; working4. (Pathology) med affecting a function of an organ without structural change5. (Psychology) psychol a. relating to the purpose or context of a behaviourb. denoting a psychosis such as schizophrenia assumed not to have a direct organic cause, like deterioration or poisoning of the brain. Compare organic psychosisn (Mathematics) maths a function whose domain is a set of functions and whose range is a set of functions or a set of numbers ˈfunctionally adv

func•tion•al

(ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl)

adj. 1. of or pertaining to a function or functions. 2. capable of operating or functioning. 3. having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed. 4. (of a building or furnishing) constructed or made according to the principles of functionalism. 5. of or pertaining to impaired function without known organic or structural cause: a functional disorder. 6. pertaining to an algebraic operation: a functional symbol. 7. (of linguistic analysis, language teaching, etc.) concerned with the communicative role of language rather than or in addition to its formal structure. [1625–35] func′tion•al•ly, adv.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	functional - designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"nonfunctional - not having or performing a function
	2.	functional - involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness"pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseasesorganic - involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs; "an organic disease"
	3.	functional - relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"
	4.	functional - fit or ready for use or service; "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"useable, operable, operational, usableserviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"
	5.	functional - designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional architecture"practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"
	6.	functional - (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"operative, working, runningfunctioning - performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"

functional

adjective1. practical, utility, utilitarian, serviceable, hard-wearing, useful The decor is functional.2. working, operative, operational, in working order, going, prepared, ready, viable, up and running, workable, usable We have fully functional smoke alarms on all staircases.

functional

adjectiveServing or capable of serving a useful purpose:handy, practicable, practical, serviceable, useful, utilitarian.

Translations

实用的能工作的

function

(ˈfaŋkʃən) noun a special job, use or duty (of a machine, part of the body, person etc). The function of the brake is to stop the car. 功能 功能 verb (of a machine etc) to work; to operate. This typewriter isn't functioning very well. 運行 运行ˈfunctional adjective1. designed to be useful rather than to look beautiful. functional clothes; a functional building. 實用的 实用的2. able to operate. It's an old car, but it's still functional. 能工作的 能工作的