functional
gb/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/ us/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2000
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
working or operating properly
Working in the correct way.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is functional
Kosa la kawaida:
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.
Visawe
operational (More formal; often used in technical or business contexts.)
Vinyume
broken (Describes something that is not working at all.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fully functional
|functional equipment
|functional system
|functional unit
Mada
technology
|daily life
|engineering
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
functional [design/object]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'functionable', which is not correct; the right word is 'functional'.
Visawe
practical (Emphasizes suitability for use in real situations.)
Vinyume
decorative (Focuses on appearance rather than practical use.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
functional design
|functional furniture
|functional clothing
Mada
design
|architecture
|daily life
|daily_life
|housing
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The building has a simple, functional design.
- These shoes are more functional than fashionable.
- The kitchen layout is purely functional.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
functional [role/area/component]
Visawe
operational (Can overlap but often refers more to processes being active rather than roles.)
Vinyume
nonfunctional (Lacking a defined or active role in a system.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
functional area
|functional role
|functional requirements
Mada
business
|technology
|science
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
functional [analysis/relationship/mapping]
Visawe
mathematical (Broader; refers to all areas of mathematics, not just functions.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
functional analysis
|functional equation
|functional relationship
Mada
mathematics
|science
|education
Mifano
- Functional analysis is an important area of mathematics.
- The graph shows a clear functional relationship between the variables.
- He specializes in functional equations.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We study functional analysis in class.
- This is a functional relationship in math.
- A functional equation can be hard to solve.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
functional
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
US/fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
Silabi na mkazo
func - tion - al (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: functional
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
fully functional
1/fˈʊli fˈʌŋkʃənəl/
fixed phrase
working perfectly as intended
Working completely and without problems.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Functional training can improve balance and strength for everyday tasks.
- The gym offers classes in functional training.