Definitions for functional
ˈfʌŋk ʃə nlfunc·tion·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. functionaladjective

   designed for or capable of a particular function or use

   "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"

2. functionaladjective

   involving or affecting function rather than physiology

   "functional deafness"

3. functionaladjective

   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, usable, useable, operable, operationaladjective

   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. functionaladjective

   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. running(a), operative, functional, working(a)adjective

   (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

   "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. functionalnoun

   A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

2. functionalnoun

   A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space

3. functionalnoun

   An object encapsulating a function pointer (or equivalent).

4. functionaladjective

   In good working order.

5. functionaladjective

   Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function

   That sculpture is not merely artistic, but also functional: it can be used as a hatrack.

6. functionaladjective

   Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture

   A functional construction element generally must meet higher technical but lower aesthetical requirements

7. functionaladjective

   Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.

8. functionaladjective

   Of a disease, such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure; opposed to organic disease, in which the organ itself is affected.

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1. functional

   Functional pertains to the operation or performance of a system, a process, or an entity, highlighting the practical use or purpose of something rather than its appearance or aesthetic value. It often refers to something designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive. Essentially, if something is functional, it is working properly or fulfilling its purpose. This term can be used in various fields such as math, sociology, computer science, and more, with contexts dictating its specific meaning.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Functionaladjective

   pertaining to, or connected with, a function or duty; official

2. Functionaladjective

   pertaining to the function of an organ or part, or to the functions in general

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1. Functional

   In mathematics, and particularly in functional analysis and the Calculus of variations, a functional is a map from a vector space into its underlying scalar field, or a set of functions to the real numbers. In other words, it is a function that takes a vector as its input argument, and returns a scalar. Commonly the vector space is a space of functions, thus the functional takes a function for its input argument, then it is sometimes considered a function of a function. Its use originates in the calculus of variations where one searches for a function that minimizes a certain functional. A particularly important application in physics is searching for a state of a system that minimizes the energy functional. Transformations of functions is a rather more general concept, see Operator (mathematics).

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1. functional

   Designed for a specific function.

   The machine was functional and used often and maintained well.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'functional' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4523

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'functional' in Adjectives Frequency: #612

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to say functional in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of functional in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of functional in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of functional in a Sentence

1. Wang Min:

   The tail fan is aerodynamically functional, whereas the elongated central paired plumes are used for display, which together reflect the interplay between natural selection and sexual selection.

2. Siegfried Hecker:

   I’m concerned that by 20, they actually have a nuclear arsenal, the more they believe they have a fully functional nuclear arsenal and deterrent, the more difficult it’s going to be to walk them back from that.

3. Caroline Bremner:

   At some point the introduction of tech has to be functional, not just novelty, and there's a danger that hospitality goes toward gimmick.

4. Sheriff Adan Mendoza:

   The facts are clear : a weapon was handed to Mr. Baldwin. The weapon is functional and fired a live round, killing Ms. Halyna Hutchins and injuring Mr. Souza.

5. Eric Leuthardt:

   Rick was three to four years out from his stroke and we can still recharge his plasticity for him to change his brain circuitry to functional improvement.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=functional
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Functional
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functional
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=functional
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=functional