functional
gb/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/ us/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B1
property
1
working or operating properly
Working in the correct way.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is functional
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
operational (More formal; often used in technical or business contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
broken (Describes something that is not working at all.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
fully functional
|functional equipment
|functional system
|functional unit
Θέματα
technology
|daily life
|engineering
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
functional [design/object]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use 'functionable', which is not correct; the right word is 'functional'.
Συνώνυμα
practical (Emphasizes suitability for use in real situations.)
Αντώνυμα
decorative (Focuses on appearance rather than practical use.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
functional design
|functional furniture
|functional clothing
Θέματα
design
|architecture
|daily life
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The building has a simple, functional design.
- These shoes are more functional than fashionable.
- The kitchen layout is purely functional.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
functional [role/area/component]
Συνώνυμα
operational (Can overlap but often refers more to processes being active rather than roles.)
Αντώνυμα
nonfunctional (Lacking a defined or active role in a system.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
functional area
|functional role
|functional requirements
Θέματα
business
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
functional [analysis/relationship/mapping]
Συνώνυμα
mathematical (Broader; refers to all areas of mathematics, not just functions.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
functional analysis
|functional equation
|functional relationship
Θέματα
mathematics
|science
|education
Παραδείγματα
- Functional analysis is an important area of mathematics.
- The graph shows a clear functional relationship between the variables.
- He specializes in functional equations.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- We study functional analysis in class.
- This is a functional relationship in math.
- A functional equation can be hard to solve.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
functional
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
US/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
func - tion - al (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: functional
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
fully functional
1/fˈʊli fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
fixed phrase
working perfectly as intended
Working completely and without problems.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Functional training can improve balance and strength for everyday tasks.
- The gym offers classes in functional training.