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Definition of functional
1a : of, connected with, or being a function the functional differences between the departmentsb : affecting physiological or psychological functions but not organic structure functional heart disease
2 : used to contribute to the development or maintenance of a larger whole functional and practical school courses; also : designed or developed chiefly from the point of view of use The design of the building is not only functional but also beautiful.
3 : performing or able to perform a regular function The flashlight was still functional after I had dropped it.
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Examples of functional in a Sentence
They worked outside, so they preferred wearing functional clothes.
The building's design is not only functional but also beautiful.
The flashlight was still functional after I dropped it.
The computer network is fully functional.
Recent Examples of functional from the Web
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While motel rooms were plain and functional, the facades took advantage of regional styles (and, occasionally, stereotypes).
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Toby ID'ed the real Spencer by asking her about a poem, and the one functional member of the Rosewood PD escorted her away.
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The functional parts of the banks were sold to a larger competitor, Intesa Sanpaolo, for a symbolic one euro.
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The Glamspin (a collab between Buzzfeed Product Labs and Taste Beauty) is a fully functional, three-pronged fidget spinner, and Each prong bears a different flavor of gloss: peach whirl, strawberry cyclone, and grape twist.
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One year after a new ADA-accessible canoe and kayak launch was dedicated on Deep River in Hobart, vandals have stripped it of its full functional use and there are no native plantings as specified in a grant, a city official said Monday.
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Before starting full-time at Uber this month, Frei helped create a more functional, inclusive environment at Harvard Business School.
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Any functional analysis reveals this process cost disparity.
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The Finley Center is a multi-functional venue that will be used for all types of sporting events, trade shows and other events.
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First Known Use of functional
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FUNCTIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
functional
playDefinition of functional for English Language Learners
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: designed to have a practical use
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medical : affecting the way a part of your body works
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: working properly
Medical Dictionary
functional
playMedical Definition of functional
1a: of, connected with, or being a function—compare structural 1b: affecting physiological or psychological functions but not organic structure functional heart disease a functional psychosis—compare organic 1b
2: performing or able to perform a regular function
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