functional

[Func·tion*al]

Use the adjective functional to describe something that is made to do a specific job, such as the functional alarm clock feature on a digital stopwatch.

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Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official.

Adjective
designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"

Adjective S.
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"

Adjective
involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness"

Adjective S.
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"

Adjective S.
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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Adjective
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"


a.
Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official.

a.
Pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general.


Functional

Func"tion*al , a. 1. Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official. 2. (Physiol.) Pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general. Functional disease (Med.), a disease of which the symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure; the derangement of an organ arising from a cause, often unknown, external to itself opposed to organic disease, in which the organ itself is affected.

Pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official.

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Usage Examples

I think a lot of times people design restaurants with flash in mind. I think you should design restaurants with function in mind. Make sure it's functional and works with what you're trying to accomplish. Design can come later.

I had a lot of trouble with engineers, because their whole background is learning from a functional point of view, and then learning how to perform that function.

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Other Usage Examples

The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society - more briefly, to find your real job, and do it.

One killer exercise that's really great is pull-ups with your legs out level. That's my favourite. It's such functional core strength, and that's why I can climb up trees and down vines.

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