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" Antonyms: nonfunctional - not having or performing a function |
2. | functional - involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness" Antonyms: organic - 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" | |
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" | |
6. | functional - (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes" |
1. | functional - Working correctly. | ||
2. | functional - Pertaining to functional programming. | ||
3. | functional - higher-order function. |