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

Words nearby functional

function key, function shift, function space, function word, functionable, functional, functional , functional analysis, functional anatomy, functional blindness, functional calculus

British Dictionary definitions for multifunctional (1 of 2)

multifunctional

multifunction (ˈmʌltɪˌfʌŋkʃən)

/ (ˌmʌltɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl) /

adjective

having or able to perform many functions

British Dictionary definitions for multifunctional (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 multifunctional

functional
[ fŭngk′shə-nəl ]

adj.

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

Scientific definitions for multifunctional

functional
[ fŭngk′shə-nəl ]

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