functional, adj.
freq. cnt. 4
freq. cnt. 4
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
functional
sample sentences
"a style of writing in which every word is functional""functional architecture"
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also see
attribute
similar to
involving or affecting function rather than physiology
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
functional
sample sentences
"functional deafness"
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antonym
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domain of synset (topic)
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
<adj.all> (a) (a) freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
functional operative running working
sample sentences
"in running (or working) order""a functional set of brakes"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
designed for or adapted to a function or use
<adj.all>
functional
sample sentences
"functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical""functional architecture"
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derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
fit or ready for use or service
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1
functional operable operational usable useable
sample sentences
"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"
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derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure
<adj.pert>
functional
sample sentences
"the problem now is not a constitutional oneit is a functional one"
"delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"
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derived from/pertains to