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Meaning of functional

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  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: 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 working order" [syn: {functional},
         {usable}, {useable}, {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}, {functional}, {working(a)}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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