functional
func·tio·nal
adjective
1.
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
- “a style of writing in which every word is functional”
- “functional architecture”
2.
3.
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.
5.
6.
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
- “in running (or working) order”
- “a functional set of brakes”
Origin
From function + -al.
Phrases
- functional analysis
- functional analysis diagram
- functional beverage
- functional constituency
- functional drink
- functional equivalence
- functional graph
- functional linguistics
- functional load
- functional medicine
- linear functional
- Minkowski functional
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