functional group

noun

: a characteristic reactive unit of a chemical compound especially in organic chemistry

Examples of functional group in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The goal is to create a cross-functional group spanning industries, public and private companies, and sectors. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Lasker works closely with functional groups across ESPN, Disney+ and Hulu, including programming, content acquisition, marketing, ad sales, technology, product, finance, communications, and research and analytics. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 July 2026

The researchers said the reaction remained highly selective even in the presence of other functional groups that often interfere with industrial chemical processes. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026

The single most important step comms leaders can take is to ruthlessly trim the list of approvers, empowering a smaller cross-functional group with the authority to make quick decisions on behalf of the company. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for functional group

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Medical Definition

functional group

noun

: a characteristic reactive unit of a chemical compound