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Cage's Music of Changes was a further indication that the arts in general were beginning to consciously deal with the 'given' material and, to varying degrees, liberating them from the inherited, functional concepts of control.
Earle Brown

Meaning of "functional" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FUNCTIONAL

functional  [ˈfʌŋkʃənəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FUNCTIONAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Functional can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FUNCTIONAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Functional

Functional may refer to: ▪ movements in architecture: ▪ Functionalism ▪ Form follows function ▪ Functional group, combination of atoms within molecules ▪ Medical conditions without currently visible organic basis: ▪ Functional symptom ▪ functional disorder ▪ Functional classification for roads ▪ Functional organization...

Definition of functional in the English dictionary

The first definition of functional in the dictionary is of, involving, or containing a function or functions. Other definition of functional is practical rather than decorative; utilitarian. Functional is also capable of functioning; working.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FUNCTIONAL


bidirectional
ˌbaɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl
bifunctional
baɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl
conjunctional
kənˈdʒʌŋkʃənəl
correctional
kəˈrɛkʃənəl
cross-sectional
ˌkrɒsˈsɛkʃənəl
difunctional
daɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl
directional
dɪˈrɛkʃənəl
dysfunctional
dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl
fractional
ˈfrækʃənəl
frictional
ˈfrɪkʃənəl
hyperfunctional
ˌhaɪpəˈfʌŋkʃənəl
instructional
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl
intersectional
ˌɪntəˈsɛkʃənəl
junctional
ˈdʒʌŋkʃənəl
jurisdictional
ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənəl
multifunctional
ˌmʌltɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl
nonfunctional
ˌnɒnˈfʌŋkʃənəl
sectional
ˈsɛkʃənəl
transactional
trænˈzækʃənəl
unidirectional
ˌjuːnɪdɪˈrɛkʃənəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FUNCTIONAL

function room
function shift
function suite
function word
functional calculus
functional disease
functional food
functional group
functional illiteracy
functional illiterate
functional water
functionalism
functionalist
functionalistic
functionalitities
functionality
functionally
functionaries
functionary
functionate

WORDS THAT END LIKE FUNCTIONAL

additional
constitutional
conventional
dimensional
educational
emotional
exceptional
inspirational
institutional
international
national
operational
optional
personal
professional
promotional
regional
the National
the Second International
traditional
transitional

Synonyms and antonyms of functional in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FUNCTIONAL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «functional» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of functional

Translation of «functional» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FUNCTIONAL

Find out the translation of functional to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of functional from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «functional» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

实用的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

funcional
570 millions of speakers

English

functional
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कार्यात्मक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وظيفية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

функциональный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

funcional
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ক্রিয়ামূলক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fonctionnel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berfungsi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

zweckmäßig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

実用的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기능적인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fungsi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chức năng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செயல்பாட்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्यशील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fonksiyonel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

funzionale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

funkcjonalny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

функціональний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

funcțional
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λειτουργικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

funksionele
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

funktionell
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

funksjonelle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of functional

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FUNCTIONAL»

The term «functional» is very widely used and occupies the 5.354 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FUNCTIONAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about functional

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10 QUOTES WITH «FUNCTIONAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word functional.
1
Joey Lauren Adams
I like decorative, functional things that I feel comfortable in.
2
Christopher Alexander
I believe that all centers that appear in space - whether they originate in biology, in physical forces, in pure geometry, in color - are alike simply in that they all animate space. It is this animated space that has its functional effect upon the world, that determines the way things work, that governs the presence of harmony and life.
3
Joseph Altuzarra
My mother has a very chic sense of style, but she also has high expectations for her clothes to be functional and practical.
4
Joseph Altuzarra
In architecture and interiors, as well as fashion, there is an interaction that is both functional and aesthetic.
5
Yves Behar
If you don't love something, it's not functional, in my opinion.
6
Theresa Breslin
My hope is for a literature that raises the language above the ordinary, makes words both functional and emotional, and to resonate at the frequency of the human spirit - the skill and insight of the writer lifting the parochial novel above the level of regional concern. Making it personal, national, and universal.
7
Edgar Bronfman, Sr.
Researchers consistently find that most older volunteers, when compared to older nonvolunteers, have fewer functional and physical impairments, overall better health, higher life satisfaction and less depression. In addition, they attend religious services more frequently and belong to more social organizations.
8
Earle Brown
Cage's Music of Changes was a further indication that the arts in general were beginning to consciously deal with the 'given' material and, to varying degrees, liberating them from the inherited, functional concepts of control.
9
Jamais Cascio
When we developed written language, we significantly increased our functional memory and our ability to share insights and knowledge across time and space. The same thing happened with the invention of the printing press, the telegraph, and the radio.
10
Mos Def
African art is functional, it serves a purpose. It's not a dormant. It's not a means to collect the largest cheering section. It should be healing, a source a joy. Spreading positive vibrations.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FUNCTIONAL»

Discover the use of functional in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to functional and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Purely Functional Data Structures
This book describes data structures and data structure design techniques for functional languages.
Chris Okasaki, 1999
2
A Course in Functional Analysis
Near the end of this work I gave into my natural temptation and included some operator theory that, though basic for operator theory, might be considered specialized by some functional analysts.
John B. Conway, 1990
3
Applied Functional Analysis
A novel, practical introduction to functional analysis In the twenty years since the first edition of Applied Functional Analysis was published, there has been an explosion in the number of books on functional analysis.
Jean-Pierre Aubin, 2011
4
I: Functional Analysis
This book is the first of a multivolume series devoted to an exposition of functional analysis methods in modern mathematical physics.
Michael Reed, Barry Simon, 1981
5
Applied Functional Analysis, Second Edition
This edition also provides many more exercises as well as a solutions manual for qualifying instructors.
J. Tinsley Oden, Leszek Demkowicz, 2010
6
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
This edition provides up-to-the-minute coverage of the fields of bioinformatics and genomics.
Jonathan Pevsner, 2009
7
Applied Functional Analysis: Applications to Mathematical ...
The second part is entitled, Applied Functional Analysis.
Eberhard Zeidler, 1995
8
Functional Training for Athletes at All Levels: Workouts for ...
This book teaches all athletes -- from weekend enthusiasts to pro players -- the functional training exercises that will produce the best results in their sport by mimicking the actual movements they utilized in that sport.
James C. Radcliffe, 2007
9
An Introduction to Functional Programming Through Lambda ...
This well-respected text offers an accessible introduction to functional programming concepts and techniques for students of mathematics and computer science.
Greg Michaelson, 2011
10
Wheater's Functional Histology
This best-selling atlas contains over 900 images and illustrations to help you learn and review the microstructure of human tissues. The book starts with a section on general cell structure and replication.
Barbara Young, James S. Lowe, Alan Stevens, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FUNCTIONAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term functional is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Courthouse clocks fully functional for first time in years
As of yesterday all four clocks are fully functional and the bell is going to strike one time at every hour.” Hellige said that the bell is of quality, ... «Daily Journal Online, Jul 15»
2
Schizophrenia and the resilience of brain functional networks
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and other brain imaging technologies allow for the study of differences in brain activity in people ... «Medical Xpress, Jul 15»
3
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' Update: Juggernog Edition Sighted …
The first item is a fully functional mini-fridge called the Juggernog Mini-Fridge that was reportedly modelled after a Perk-a-Cola machine. «Realty Today, Jul 15»
4
Lego, Mercedes-Benz Launch Functional Arocs Truck Model
The fully-functional model Mercedes-Benz Arocs has eight articulating wheels, a functional grabber arm powered by pneumatics, and a rotating ... «Automobile, Jul 15»
5
ENCODE, Evolution, and the Percentage of the Genome That's …
Apparently some of those researchers are backing away from ENCODE's initial claims that 80 percent of the human genome is functional, and ... «Discovery Institute, Jul 15»
6
Functional Rogers protects Australian interests
What was once white is now brown, or at best, grey. Through the middle the brown has mutated to yellow. At the end there is also black. It could ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jul 15»
7
New York Public Library fountains restored and functional for the first …
The outdoor reading room at the New York Public Library just got even more magical. The New York Public Library announced on Thursday ... «amNY, Jul 15»
8
PMC's fogging machines non-functional?
Patna: Fear of dengue among Patnaites notwithstanding, Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) is yet to undertake any fogging exercise in most ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
9
Fallout 4 Fan Makes a Sweet Functional 3D Printed Pip-Boy 3000
Fallout 4's Pip-Boy Edition (pictured above) comes with a usable Pip-Boy but if you weren't able to secure a pre-order you can always have a ... «Gameranx, Jul 15»
10
Nandipur Power Project fully functional: Abid
Minister of State for Water and Power Abid Sher Ali has said the Nandipur Power Project is fully functional and all media reports about its failure ... «Radio Pakistan, Jul 15»

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