functional
gb/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/ us/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2000
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
B1
property
1
working or operating properly
Working in the correct way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is functional
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
operational (More formal; often used in technical or business contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
broken (Describes something that is not working at all.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
fully functional
|functional equipment
|functional system
|functional unit
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|daily life
|engineering
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
functional [design/object]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'functionable', which is not correct; the right word is 'functional'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
practical (Emphasizes suitability for use in real situations.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
decorative (Focuses on appearance rather than practical use.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
functional design
|functional furniture
|functional clothing
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
design
|architecture
|daily life
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The building has a simple, functional design.
- These shoes are more functional than fashionable.
- The kitchen layout is purely functional.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
functional [role/area/component]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
operational (Can overlap but often refers more to processes being active rather than roles.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
nonfunctional (Lacking a defined or active role in a system.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
functional area
|functional role
|functional requirements
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
functional [analysis/relationship/mapping]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
mathematical (Broader; refers to all areas of mathematics, not just functions.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
functional analysis
|functional equation
|functional relationship
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
mathematics
|science
|education
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Functional analysis is an important area of mathematics.
- The graph shows a clear functional relationship between the variables.
- He specializes in functional equations.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We study functional analysis in class.
- This is a functional relationship in math.
- A functional equation can be hard to solve.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
functional
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
US/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
func - tion - al (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: functional
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
fully functional
1/fˈʊli fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
fixed phrase
working perfectly as intended
Working completely and without problems.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Functional training can improve balance and strength for everyday tasks.
- The gym offers classes in functional training.