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. Yiftach Golov:

   We will start doing deactivation only when we will know 100% that Israel state will stay a functional democratic country. Whatever needs to be done for that.

2. Douglas Ollivant:

   The voters always have the last word and could well decide to return to the usual suspects, in the same political alignments, to parliament, further, it is not at all clear that this hoped-for diversity increases stability, or in any way makes for a more functional or less corrupt government once it is formed.

3. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

   LIFE AND LONGEVITY MUST ACT IN SYNERGY. HERE'S, ONE EXAMPLE:-eg. SODIUM AND CHLORINE FORMS THE BASIS OF -TABLE SALT- SO OFTEN EATEN SAFELY ON OUR FOOD--BUT TAKEN SEPARATELY, ARE DEADLY POISONS WHICH WILL IMMEDIATELY KILL US. SYNERGY IN THEIR COMBINED EFFECTS GUARANTEES THEIR SAFETY FOR LIFE. THIS REASONING IS ANALOGOUS TO HOW-HOMEOSTASIS AND EQUILIBRIUM GIVES A CLUE TO THE BODY'S FUNCTIONAL NORMALITY.

4. Ryan Mauro:

   By showcasing its slavery, ISIS is boasting that it practices Islam in its most literal interpretation, doesn't capitulate to public opinion and rejects modern interpretations, it is also showing it has a functional Islamic educational system and therefore is a real caliphate. The timing of the announcement is significant as Ramadan is a time of year where Muslims are charged with rejuvenating their faith.

5. Harald Ott:

   What's important is to eventually let that limb become functional again.