functional
gb/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/ us/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
B1
Английски
~ 2000
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B1
property
1
working or operating properly
Working in the correct way.
Модел на употреба:
[something] is functional
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'functional' with 'function' (verb/noun) and say 'the machine functions' instead of 'the machine is functional'. Both can be correct but have different grammatical uses.
Синоними
operational (More formal; often used in technical or business contexts.)
Антоними
broken (Describes something that is not working at all.)
Колокации
fully functional
|functional equipment
|functional system
|functional unit
Теми
technology
|daily life
|engineering
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The coffee machine is fully functional after the repair.
- All the computers in the lab are now functional.
- The elevator is not functional due to a power outage.
Примери за учащи
- My phone is functional again.
- The light is functional now.
- This old car is still functional.
adjective
B1
property
2
focused on practical use
Made for use, not for looks.
Модел на употреба:
functional [design/object]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'functionable', which is not correct; the right word is 'functional'.
Синоними
practical (Emphasizes suitability for use in real situations.)
Антоними
decorative (Focuses on appearance rather than practical use.)
Колокации
functional design
|functional furniture
|functional clothing
Теми
design
|architecture
|daily life
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The building has a simple, functional design.
- These shoes are more functional than fashionable.
- The kitchen layout is purely functional.
Примери за учащи
- The table is functional but not beautiful.
- This bag is very functional.
- Her office is small but functional.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
relating to a role in a system
About the job or role something has in a system.
Модел на употреба:
functional [role/area/component]
Синоними
operational (Can overlap but often refers more to processes being active rather than roles.)
Антоними
nonfunctional (Lacking a defined or active role in a system.)
Колокации
functional area
|functional role
|functional requirements
Теми
business
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She works in the company's functional area of marketing.
- The software's functional requirements must be defined before development.
- Functional components are tested separately before integration.
Примери за учащи
- He works in the finance functional area.
- This part has a special functional role.
- The team studies the functional needs of the project.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
about mathematical functions
About math ideas called functions and how they work.
Модел на употреба:
functional [analysis/relationship/mapping]
Синоними
mathematical (Broader; refers to all areas of mathematics, not just functions.)
Колокации
functional analysis
|functional equation
|functional relationship
Теми
mathematics
|science
|education
Примери
- Functional analysis is an important area of mathematics.
- The graph shows a clear functional relationship between the variables.
- He specializes in functional equations.
Примери за учащи
- We study functional analysis in class.
- This is a functional relationship in math.
- A functional equation can be hard to solve.
Граматика
Речникова форма
functional
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
US/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
Срички и ударение
func - tion - al (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: functional
Семейство думи
Core family
function
noun B1
functionally
adverb
Related words
functionality
noun B2
malfunction
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
functionalism
noun
Изрази
fully functional
1/fˈʊli fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
fixed phrase
working perfectly as intended
Working completely and without problems.
Примери
- The website is now fully functional after the update.
- Once the repairs are done, the car will be fully functional again.
functional medicine
1/fˈʌŋkʃənəl mˈɛdɪsən/
fixed phrase
technical
healthcare focusing on root causes and system function
A type of healthcare that looks for and treats the main cause of illness, not just symptoms.
Примери
- Functional medicine doctors often use nutrition and lifestyle changes to treat patients.
- She decided to try functional medicine for her chronic fatigue.
functional training
1/fˈʌŋkʃənəl tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
exercise for everyday movement skills
Exercise that helps you move better in daily life by copying real actions.
Примери
- Functional training can improve balance and strength for everyday tasks.
- The gym offers classes in functional training.