functional

/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Designed to be practical and useful rather than decorative.
    • She prefers functional clothing that is comfortable for hiking.
    • The kitchen was redesigned to be more functional for a large family.
    • The furniture in the small apartment is simple and functional.
  2. Working or operating correctly.
    • After the repair, the elevator is now fully functional.
    • The old radio is still functional and plays music clearly.
    • We need to make sure all safety systems are functional before launch.
  3. Relating to the way something works or operates.
    • There is a functional difference between these two machines.
    • The functional design of the website makes it easy to navigate.
    • The team analyzed the functional requirements of the new software.
  4. Having a special purpose or role in a system or organization.
    • The functional areas of the business include marketing and finance.
    • They created a functional team to handle customer complaints.
    • Each department has a functional role in the company.
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