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), functional, 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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Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

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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How to use FUNCTIONAL in a sentence?

1. Proverb:

   The open secret to fast growing and becoming the functional head in the private company is to do the boot-licking of the boss.

2. Andrzej Duda:

   We can say confidently that we are sending MiGs to Ukraine, we have a dozen or so MiGs that we got in the 90s handed down from the German Democratic Republic and they are functional and play a part in the defense of our airspace. They are at the end of their operational life but are still functional.

3. 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.

4. Abidemi Bolu Ajiboye:

   This is an exponentially harder problem, our study is the first in the world, to my knowledge, to take someone paralyzed and give him the ability to both reach and grasp objects... so that he can regain the ability to perform functional activities of daily living.

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.