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functional

adjective

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1
as in operational
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
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account a functional knowledge of auto mechanics

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3
as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes

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“Functional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functional. Accessed 8 Dec. 2022.

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