functionality

noun

func·​tion·​al·​i·​ty ˌfəŋ(k)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē 

plural functionalities

: the quality or state of being functional

a design that is admired both for its beauty and for its functionality

especially : the set of functions or capabilities associated with computer software or hardware or an electronic device

… data management functionalities such as data integrity, security, recoverability and manageability.

—Josephine Cheng and Jane Xu

Examples of functionality in a Sentence

a design that is admired both for its beauty and for its functionality

The cameras are comparable in price and functionality.

a device with new functionalities

Recent Examples on the Web

Cycles of nature, which can interfere with the functionality of the work, are missing from early accounts. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Agents build own browser One workaround combined two legitimate public services, httpbin and urlquery, to effectively reproduce browser functionality unavailable inside the agents’ environment. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Questions remain about its price tag and functionality, given that state departments have different ways of recording contracts and payments. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The app’s functionality and the premature payments were among the issues outlined in a civil grand jury report released in June detailing its investigation into the rollout of the app and scheduling platform for SacRT GO. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for functionality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality
• illegality