functionality
gb/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/ us/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
B2
إنجليزي
~ 5100
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B2
entity
1
features or capabilities of a product
What a product or app can do; its features.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] offers [functionality]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes say 'functionalities' to mean 'features.' In many contexts, 'functionality' is uncountable; say 'add functionality' or 'add features,' not 'add functionalities.'
مرادفات
features (Everyday term for the individual things a product can do.)
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capabilities (Slightly more formal/technical; stresses potential or power to perform.)
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feature set (Product-management term for the collection of features.)
أضداد
limitations (Highlights what the product cannot do, the opposite focus of functionality.)
تراكيب شائعة
core functionality
|add functionality
|basic functionality
|advanced functionality
|extended functionality
|limited functionality
مواضيع
technology
|business
|product
أمثلة
- The latest release adds offline functionality for travelers.
- Customers keep asking for export functionality to CSV.
- Our plugin extends the platform’s reporting functionality.
- The basic plan includes only core functionality, not automation.
- The camera’s portrait functionality works well in low light.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The new app has more functionality.
- The update adds search functionality.
- This tool provides basic functionality.
- We need messaging functionality on the website.
اسم
B2
state
2
state of working properly
The state of something working normally.
نمط الاستخدام:
restore [functionality] to [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Do not say 'restore back functionality.' Use 'restore functionality' or 'restore functionality to the system.' Also, do not confuse 'functional' (adjective) with 'functionality' (noun).
مرادفات
operability (Formal/technical term for the ability to operate.)
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working order (Everyday phrase meaning everything is functioning correctly.)
أضداد
inoperability (Formal opposite; cannot operate.)
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downtime (Period when a system is not functioning.)
تراكيب شائعة
restore functionality
|full functionality
|lose functionality
|impaired functionality
|return to full functionality
|normal functionality
مواضيع
technology
|maintenance
|engineering
أمثلة
- Engineers restored full functionality after the outage.
- Several keys lost functionality when the laptop got wet.
- The service will return to normal functionality once the patch is applied.
- A damaged sensor can impair functionality across the system.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The site is back to full functionality.
- The printer lost functionality yesterday.
- They restored functionality this morning.
- Some buttons have limited functionality now.
اسم
formal
C1
property
3
practical usefulness in design
How practical and useful a design is, not how it looks.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] prioritizes [functionality] over [appearance]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may overuse 'functionality' in casual speech where 'use' or 'practical use' might sound more natural.
مرادفات
practicality (General usefulness in real situations.)
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utility (Emphasizes usefulness or serviceability.)
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usability (Stresses ease of use for people.)
أضداد
aesthetics (Focus on appearance rather than practical use.)
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ornamentation (Decorative elements that may not add practical use.)
تراكيب شائعة
focus on functionality
|prioritize functionality
|functionality over form
|balance aesthetics and functionality
|enhance functionality
|improve functionality
مواضيع
design
|architecture
|product
|work
أمثلة
- The kitchen remodel prioritizes functionality over style.
- We chose a layout that balances aesthetics and functionality.
- Minimalist menus can reduce functionality if navigation is hidden.
- The bag’s functionality impressed frequent travelers.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This chair has good functionality.
- We value functionality over looks.
- The design improves functionality in small spaces.
- The website is pretty, but its functionality is poor.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
functionality
IPA
GB/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
US/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
المقاطع والنبر
func - tion - al - ity (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: functionality
- Plural: functionalities, functionality
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
functionalities
noun
Core family
Related words
malfunction
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
nonfunctional
adjective
dysfunctional
adjective
Advanced or less common
functionary
noun
functionalism
noun
تعبيرات
add functionality
1/ˈæd fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
include new features
Put new features into a product or system.
أمثلة
- The update will add functionality for offline use.
- We plan to add functionality for voice commands next quarter.
advanced functionality
1/ədvˈænst fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
complex, high-level features
More complex features for expert users.
أمثلة
- Advanced functionality is available in the enterprise edition.
- The camera’s advanced functionality includes RAW processing.
basic functionality
1/bˈeɪsɪk fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
minimal necessary features
Only the simple, needed features.
أمثلة
- Early prototypes focused on basic functionality.
- The site launched with basic functionality and grew over time.
core functionality
1/kˈɔɹ fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
essential, must-have features
The most basic and necessary features of a product.
أمثلة
- The free tier includes only core functionality.
- Don’t ship until the core functionality is stable.
degrade functionality
1/dɪɡɹˈeɪd fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
reduce working quality
Make features or performance worse.
أمثلة
- Low memory can degrade functionality across the app.
- These changes may degrade functionality on older devices.
extended functionality
1/ɪkstˈɛndɪd fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
features beyond the basics
Extra features added to the basic ones.
أمثلة
- The premium plan unlocks extended functionality.
- Plugins provide extended functionality for developers.
full functionality
1/fˈʊl fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
complete working state
Everything works as it should.
أمثلة
- Service was restored to full functionality by noon.
- The device will have full functionality after a reboot.
functionality over form
1/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti ˈoʊvɚ fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
utility preferred to appearance
Utility is more important than how it looks.
أمثلة
- The brand is known for choosing functionality over form.
- In safety gear, we want functionality over form.
limited functionality
1/lˈɪmɪtɪd fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
restricted features or operation
Only some features or parts work.
أمثلة
- The trial version has limited functionality.
- The app runs in low-power mode with limited functionality.
loss of functionality
1/lˈɔs əv fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
ability to operate is lost
When something stops working or loses features.
أمثلة
- Water damage caused a loss of functionality in the buttons.
- Users reported a partial loss of functionality after the patch.
out-of-the-box functionality
1/ˈaʊt əv ðə bˈɑks fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
features available immediately
Features you can use right away, with no extra work.
أمثلة
- The CRM offers rich out-of-the-box functionality.
- We needed more than the out-of-the-box functionality provided.
prioritize functionality
1/pɹaɪˈɔɹətˌaɪz fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
favor practical use
Choose usefulness as more important than looks.
أمثلة
- We prioritize functionality in our product design.
- The team chose to prioritize functionality over visual flair.
restore functionality
1/ɹɪstˈɔɹ fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
bring back operation
Make something work again.
أمثلة
- Technicians worked overnight to restore functionality.
- A firmware update restored functionality to affected units.
return to full functionality
1/ɹɪtˈɚn tə fˈʊl fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
become fully operational again
Start working normally again.
أمثلة
- Services returned to full functionality after the fix.
- The device should return to full functionality once it cools down.