designed for or capable of a particular function or use; a style of writing in which every word is functional; functional architecture'
involving or affecting function rather than physiology; functional deafness'
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'
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: usable , useable , operable , operational ]
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'
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; in running (or working) order; a functional set of brakes