functional
adjectives
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
"a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
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antonym
is similar to
affecting or involved in structure or construction
"the structural details of a house such as beams and joists and rafters; not ornamental elements"; "structural damage"
see also
ready for service or able to give long service
"serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"
involving or affecting function rather than physiology
"functional deafness"
antonym
domain category
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
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"
pertains to
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"
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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"
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is similar to
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"
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
"in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
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