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Synonyms & Antonyms of functional
1
being in effective operation
- I don't think that vending machine is functional, so don't put money into it
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2
capable of being put to use or account
- a functional knowledge of auto mechanics
Synonyms for functional
- actionable,
- applicable,
- applicative,
- applied,
- practicable,
- practical,
- serviceable,
- ultrapractical,
- usable
- (also useable),
- useful,
- workable,
- working
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- down-to-earth,
- pragmatic
- (also pragmatical),
- utilitarian
- all-around
- (also all-round),
- handy
Near Antonyms for functional
- abstract,
- academic
- (also academical),
- armchair,
- theoretical
- (also theoretic)
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3
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
- a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes
Synonyms for functional
- available,
- employable,
- exploitable,
- fit,
- operable,
- practicable,
- serviceable,
- usable
- (also useable),
- useful
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The first known use of functional was in 1633
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