functionality
gb/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/ us/fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
B2
Anglų
~ 5100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B2
entity
1
features or capabilities of a product
What a product or app can do; its features.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] offers [functionality]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes say 'functionalities' to mean 'features.' In many contexts, 'functionality' is uncountable; say 'add functionality' or 'add features,' not 'add functionalities.'
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
limitations (Highlights what the product cannot do, the opposite focus of functionality.)
Kolokacijos
core functionality
|add functionality
|basic functionality
|advanced functionality
|extended functionality
|limited functionality
Temos
technology
|business
|product
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The new app has more functionality.
- The update adds search functionality.
- This tool provides basic functionality.
- We need messaging functionality on the website.
Daiktavardis
B2
state
2
state of working properly
The state of something working normally.
Vartosenos šablonas:
restore [functionality] to [something]
Dažna klaida:
Do not say 'restore back functionality.' Use 'restore functionality' or 'restore functionality to the system.' Also, do not confuse 'functional' (adjective) with 'functionality' (noun).
Sinonimai
operability (Formal/technical term for the ability to operate.)
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working order (Everyday phrase meaning everything is functioning correctly.)
Antonimai
inoperability (Formal opposite; cannot operate.)
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downtime (Period when a system is not functioning.)
Kolokacijos
restore functionality
|full functionality
|lose functionality
|impaired functionality
|return to full functionality
|normal functionality
Temos
technology
|maintenance
|engineering
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The site is back to full functionality.
- The printer lost functionality yesterday.
- They restored functionality this morning.
- Some buttons have limited functionality now.
Daiktavardis
formal
C1
property
3
practical usefulness in design
How practical and useful a design is, not how it looks.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] prioritizes [functionality] over [appearance]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may overuse 'functionality' in casual speech where 'use' or 'practical use' might sound more natural.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
aesthetics (Focus on appearance rather than practical use.)
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ornamentation (Decorative elements that may not add practical use.)
Kolokacijos
focus on functionality
|prioritize functionality
|functionality over form
|balance aesthetics and functionality
|enhance functionality
|improve functionality
Temos
design
|architecture
|product
|work
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
functionality
IPA
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Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
func - tion - al - ity (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 3rd syllable (al)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: functionality
- Plural: functionalities, functionality
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
add functionality
1/ˈæd fˌʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/
fixed phrase
include new features
Put new features into a product or system.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- Services returned to full functionality after the fix.
- The device should return to full functionality once it cools down.