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

Users can summarize, translate, or extract information from files, while OCR functionality enables text recognition from images. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

Apollo's Hasselblad cameras were state of the art at the time, but Artemis 2's digital Nikon D5 cameras have far greater functionality and control over settings to get the perfect shot. —Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Apr. 2026

The new system will replace the older fragmented system that separately managed voicemail systems, phone maintenance and support, carrier services, paging and broadcasting systems, and call center functionality, according to the city. —Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026

Today’s denim needs to deliver on performance—comfort, durability, and functionality—while also carrying a strong aesthetic and emotional narrative. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 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