functional
gb/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/ us/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
B1
English
~ 2000
működőképes, praktikus, funkcionális, függvényekkel kapcsolatos, függvényszerű
B1
1
működőképes
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is functional
The coffee machine is fully functional after the repair.
A kávégép a javítás után teljesen működőképes.
All the computers in the lab are now functional.
A laborban most már az összes számítógép működőképes.
The elevator is not functional due to a power outage.
Learner examples
My phone is functional again.
A telefonom újra működik.
The light is functional now.
A lámpa most már működik.
This old car is still functional.
Common mistake:
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.
Meaning
working or operating properly
Collocations
fully functional
|functional equipment
|functional system
|functional unit
Synonyms
operational (More formal; often used in technical or business contexts.)
Antonyms
broken (Describes something that is not working at all.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|engineering
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Working in the correct way.
Able to work, operate, or perform a task as it is supposed to.
B1
2
praktikus
B1
funkcionális
B2
Usage pattern:
functional [design/object]
The building has a simple, functional design.
Az épület egyszerű, praktikus kialakítású.
These shoes are more functional than fashionable.
Ezek a cipők inkább praktikusak, mint divatosak.
The kitchen layout is purely functional.
Learner examples
The table is functional but not beautiful.
Az asztal praktikus, de nem szép.
This bag is very functional.
Ez a táska nagyon praktikus.
Her office is small but functional.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'functionable', which is not correct; the right word is 'functional'.
Meaning
focused on practical use
Collocations
functional design
|functional furniture
|functional clothing
Synonyms
practical (Emphasizes suitability for use in real situations.)
Antonyms
decorative (Focuses on appearance rather than practical use.)
Themes
design
|architecture
|daily life
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Made for use, not for looks.
Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive.
B2
TECHNICAL
3
funkcionális
C1
Usage pattern:
functional [role/area/component]
She works in the company's functional area of marketing.
A cég marketinggel foglalkozó funkcionális területén dolgozik.
The software's functional requirements must be defined before development.
A szoftver funkcionális követelményeit még a fejlesztés előtt meg kell határozni.
Functional components are tested separately before integration.
Learner examples
He works in the finance functional area.
A pénzügy funkcionális területén dolgozik.
This part has a special functional role.
Ennek a résznek különleges funkcionális szerepe van.
The team studies the functional needs of the project.
Meaning
relating to a role in a system
Collocations
functional area
|functional role
|functional requirements
Synonyms
operational (Can overlap but often refers more to processes being active rather than roles.)
Antonyms
nonfunctional (Lacking a defined or active role in a system.)
Themes
business
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
About the job or role something has in a system.
Relating to the purpose, role, or function of something within a system or process.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
functional [analysis/relationship/mapping]
Functional analysis is an important area of mathematics.
A funkcionálanalízis a matematika fontos területe.
The graph shows a clear functional relationship between the variables.
A grafikon egyértelmű függvényszerű kapcsolatot mutat a változók között.
He specializes in functional equations.
Learner examples
We study functional analysis in class.
Az órán funkcionálanalízist tanulunk.
This is a functional relationship in math.
Ez matematikai értelemben függvénykapcsolat.
A functional equation can be hard to solve.
Meaning
about mathematical functions
Collocations
functional analysis
|functional equation
|functional relationship
Synonyms
mathematical (Broader; refers to all areas of mathematics, not just functions.)
Themes
mathematics
|science
|education
Definition
About math ideas called functions and how they work.
Relating to or involving mathematical functions and their properties.
Grammar
Dictionary form
functional
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
US/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
Syllables & stress
func - tion - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: functional
Word family
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
Expressions
fully functional
1/fˈʊli fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
fixed phrase
working perfectly as intended
Working completely and without problems.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- Functional training can improve balance and strength for everyday tasks.
- The gym offers classes in functional training.