functional

adjective
UK: /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
US: /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

  1. Designed to be useful rather than attractive.

    1. This functional kitchen is easy to work in and well-organized.
    2. The new office furniture is functional, but it lacks any real aesthetic appeal and comfort.

  2. In working order; able to perform its intended function.

    1. The old radio is still functional after all these years.
    2. Doctors are working to determine whether the patient's kidneys are fully functional after the surgery.

  3. Relating to or affecting the function of something.

    1. The software update provides several functional improvements to the system.
    2. Functional testing is critical to ensure that all features of the program work as expected.

Synonyms

working useful utilitarian operative practical
functional noun

  1. A product or feature that is useful and performs a specific task.

    1. This app has many functional features for busy professionals.
    2. The design focused on practical functionals instead of pure aesthetics for daily use.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "functional" in English means: Designed to be useful rather than attractive., In working order; able to perform its intended function., Relating to or affecting the function of something..

The phonetic transcription of "functional" is /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ in British English and /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "functional": working, useful, utilitarian, operative, practical.

Example usage of "functional": "This functional kitchen is easy to work in and well-organized.". More examples on the page.