I. fyu̇-ˈni-kyə-lər, fə- adjective
Etymology: Latin funiculus
Date: 1664
1. : having the form of or associated with a cord usually under tension
2.
[New Latin funiculus ]
: of, relating to, or being a funiculus
3. : of, relating to, or being a funicular
a funicular system
II. noun
Date: 1911
: a cable railway ascending a mountain ; especially : one in which an ascending car counterbalances a descending car