Synonyms for functional
ˈfʌŋk ʃə nlfunc·tion·al

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1. functionaladjective

   Synonyms:
   functioning, working, utilitarian

   Antonyms:
   dysfunctional

2. functionaladjective

   In good working order.

   Synonyms:
   functioning, working, utilitarian

   Antonyms:
   dysfunctional

3. functionaladjective

   Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function

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

   Synonyms:
   working, functioning, utilitarian

   Antonyms:
   dysfunctional

4. functionaladjective

   Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture

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

   Synonyms:
   functioning, working, utilitarian

   Antonyms:
   dysfunctional

5. functionaladjective

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

   Synonyms:
   functioning, utilitarian, working

   Antonyms:
   dysfunctional

6. 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.

   Synonyms:
   utilitarian, working, functioning

   Antonyms:
   dysfunctional

7. functionaladjective

   Antonyms:
   organic

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1. functionaladjective

   designed for or capable of a particular function or use

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

   Synonyms:
   operative, useable, running(a), working(a), operable, operational, usable

   Antonyms:
   nonstructural, impractical, decorative, unserviceable, malfunctioning, nonfunctional, ornamental, cosmetic, organic

2. functionaladjective

   involving or affecting function rather than physiology

   "functional deafness"

   Synonyms:
   operative, useable, running(a), working(a), operable, operational, usable

   Antonyms:
   nonfunctional, nonstructural, decorative, malfunctioning, cosmetic, organic, ornamental, impractical, unserviceable

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"

   Synonyms:
   operative, useable, running(a), working(a), operable, operational, usable

   Antonyms:
   ornamental, nonfunctional, decorative, cosmetic, organic, impractical, nonstructural, unserviceable, malfunctioning

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"

   Synonyms:
   usable, operating(a), running(a), in operation(p), available, practicable, working(a), operative, useable, operational, operable

   Antonyms:
   decorative, nonstructural, malfunctioning, nonfunctional, organic, impractical, ornamental, cosmetic, unserviceable

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"

   Synonyms:
   operative, useable, running(a), working(a), operable, operational, usable

   Antonyms:
   cosmetic, decorative, nonfunctional, organic, nonstructural, impractical, malfunctioning, unserviceable, ornamental

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"

   Antonyms:
   decorative, nonfunctional, malfunctioning, organic, unserviceable, cosmetic, ornamental, impractical, nonstructural

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1. equable

   equable means functioning, so and equable program would be a written program of code that functions properly.

   equable program - a functional program equable production - a working movie

   Submitted by kadenbrightwell321 on June 1, 2020  

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1. List of paraphrases for "functional":

   technical, operational, substantive, functioning, assistive, techniques, functions, functionally, fonctionnelle, workable, organizational, function, organic, operable, funcl, functionality, well-functioning, career

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1. Joanne Kurtzberg:

   Some children, who were not speaking very much, had big increases in their vocabulary and their functional speech, many children were able to attend to play and have meaningful communication in a way that they weren't before. Some children had less repetitive behaviors than they did when they came onto the study.

2. Pedro Solano:

   I think is good that these contractions arise regarding climate change, climate change will force the institutions to work (together) in a more functional way.

3. 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.

4. Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Karamarko:

   This government is not functional. We can pursue reforms only with new people. There is still time for new, homogenous and reshuffled government.

5. Amanda Oliver:

   Birks are back in style( as if they ever left !) and this is one of the brand’s most popular waterproof options, they’re equal parts stylish and functional, and as appropriate for a Saturday beach day as they are for Sunday morning brunch.