functional

Meanings

• designed for or capable of a particular function or use
  • "a style of writing in which every word is functional"
  • "functional architecture"
• involving or affecting function rather than physiology
  • "functional deafness"
• relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure
  • "the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"
  • "delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"
• fit or ready for use or service
  • "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"
• designed for or adapted to a function or use
  • "functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"
  • "functional architecture"
• (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
  • "a functional set of brakes"

Synonyms

operable, operational, operative, running, usable, useable, working