functional
adj 1: designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a
style of writing in which every word is functional";
"functional architecture" [ant: {nonfunctional}]
2: (pathology) involving or affecting function rather than
physiology; "functional deafness" [ant: {organic}]
3: relating to or based on function especially as opposed to
structure; "the problem now is not a constitutional one;
it is a functional one"; "delegates elected on a
functional rather than a geographical basis"
4: fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still
functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a
bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft";
"the dishwasher is now in wording order" [syn: {usable}, {useable},
{in working order(p)}, {operable}, {operational}]
5: designed for or adapted to a function or use; "functional
education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable
rather than abstract and theoretical"; "functional
architecture"
6: (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in
running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"
[syn: {running(a)}, {operative}, {working(a)}]