FUNCTIONAL


Meaning of FUNCTIONAL in English

1.

Functional things are useful rather than decorative.

...modern, ~ furniture...

The decor is ~.

ADJ

2.

Functional means relating to the way in which something works or operates, or relating to how useful it is.

...rules defining the territorial boundaries and ~ limits of the local state.

ADJ: ADJ n

3.

Functional equipment works or operates in the way that it is supposed to.

We have fully ~ smoke alarms on all staircases.

= operational

ADJ

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