functional

[ fuhngk-shuh-nl ]
/ ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /

adjective

noun

Mathematics. a function that has a domain whose elements are functions, sets, or the like, and that assumes numerical values.

Origin of functional

First recorded in 1625–35; function + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM functional

Example sentences from the Web for functionality

British Dictionary definitions for functionality (1 of 2)

functionality
/ (ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ities

the quality of being functional
computing a function or range of functions in a computer, program, package, etc

British Dictionary definitions for functionality (2 of 2)

functional
/ (ˈfʌŋkʃənəl) /

adjective

of, involving, or containing a function or functions
practical rather than decorative; utilitarian functional architecture
capable of functioning; working
med affecting a function of an organ without structural change
psychol
  1. relating to the purpose or context of a behaviour
  2. denoting a psychosis such as schizophrenia assumed not to have a direct organic cause, like deterioration or poisoning of the brainCompare organic psychosis

noun

maths a function whose domain is a set of functions and whose range is a set of functions or a set of numbers

Derived forms of functional

functionally, adverb

Medical definitions for functionality

functional
[ fŭngkshə-nəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to a function.
Affecting the physiological function but not the structure.

Scientific definitions for functionality

functional
[ fŭngkshə-nəl ]

Affecting bodily functions but not organic structure, as a disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome. Compare organic.