adjadj.alldesigned for or capable of a particular function or useAttributes:function purpose role use
Examples:- a style of writing in which every word is functional
- functional architecture
Antonyms:nonfunctional
Derivationally Related Form:functionality
Inherited Hypernyms:functional
Similar to:structural useful utilitarian
See also:serviceable
adjadj.allinvolving or affecting function rather than physiologyTopic:pathology
Antonyms:organic
Inherited Hypernyms:functional
adjadj.pertrelating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure; it is a functional one"Examples:- the problem now is not a constitutional one
- delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis
Pertainyms:function
Inherited Hypernyms:functional
adj satadj.allfit or ready for use or serviceSynset:operable operational usable useable
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:unserviceable
Derivationally Related Form:usablenessusefunctionalityuseableness
Inherited Hypernyms:functional
Similar to:serviceable
adj satadj.alldesigned for or adapted to a function or useExamples:- functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical
- functional architecture
Antonyms:impractical
Derivationally Related Form:functionality
Inherited Hypernyms:functional
Similar to:practical
adj satadj.all(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performingSynset:operative running working
Examples:- in running (or working) order
- a functional set of brakes
Antonyms:malfunctioning
Derivationally Related Form:functionalityoperate
Inherited Hypernyms:running
Similar to:functioning