Functional
adjective
Working or operating properly.
The machine is fully functional now.
Often appears as...
- fully functional
- remain functional
adjective
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
He chose functional clothing rather than fashionable ones.
Often appears as...
- functional clothing
- functional design
adjective
Related to the function or purpose of something.
They discussed the functional components of the computer system.
Often appears as...
- functional components
- functional aspects
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Technical
adjective
Relating to an illness or condition that affects the way something works, but does not involve physical damage.
She was diagnosed with a functional disorder.
Often appears as...
- functional disorder
- functional condition
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Academic
adjective
Able to perform a specified action or activity.
The new software makes the old computer functional again.
Often appears as...
- functional again
- functional equipment
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Technical
adjective
Working or operating properly.
The machine is fully functional now.
Often appears as...
- fully functional
- remain functional
adjective
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
He chose functional clothing rather than fashionable ones.
Often appears as...
- functional clothing
- functional design
adjective
Related to the function or purpose of something.
They discussed the functional components of the computer system.
Often appears as...
- functional components
- functional aspects
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to an illness or condition that affects the way something works, but does not involve physical damage.
She was diagnosed with a functional disorder.
Often appears as...
- functional disorder
- functional condition
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Able to perform a specified action or activity.
The new software makes the old computer functional again.
Often appears as...
- functional again
- functional equipment
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/1Proper Operation
Expresses that something is in working order and ready for use.
After the repairs, the elevator was functional.
Pro Tip 1/1Proper Operation
Expresses that something is in working order and ready for use.
After the repairs, the elevator was functional.
Pro Tip 1/1Proper Operation
Expresses that something is in working order and ready for use.
After the repairs, the elevator was functional.
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Rescuing Penguin Chicks...
where the island was literally covered in penguins and now you go to the same spot and you hardly see a penguin in the picture. We are currently at a level that we are actually calculating whether it should be listed as critically endangered. There are predictions that the species might be at least functionally extinct in certain areas by 2035.
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Technology worth loving...
need the caffeine but you can't really drink it you know what what are you doing thinking about that is how you might drink this anyway because it's functional it's fascinating but there's nothing delightful about it you don't connect with it you don't get excited about it and so it sounds like things
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The last living members...
as more species face critical endangerment or functional extinction, it’s also an arena for big do we have a responsibility to try to bring species back from the brink, especially when human actions brought them there in the first place? Are there limits to the effort we should expend
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How to grow a bone -...
And over the course of development, a legion of osteoblasts reinforce the skeleton that protects our organs, allows us to move, produces blood cells and more. But this initial building process alone is not enough to make bones strong and functional. If you took a bone built this way,
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Why is yawning...
For example, watching someone do something physical, like knitting or putting on lipstick, can help you do those same actions more accurately. Neuroimaging studies using fMRI, functional magnetic resonance imaging, show us that when we seem someone yawn or even hear their yawn,
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What is leukemia? -...
and the dearth of functional white blood cells impairs the immune system, increasing the risk of infections. To restore the normal function of the blood, leukemic cells have to be eliminated. But because leukemias are not solid tumors, they can't be removed surgically.
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What is bipolar...
Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults experience the broad range of symptoms that indicate bipolar disorder. Most of those people are functional, contributing members of society, and their lives, choices, and relationships aren't defined by the disorder,
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Zombie Parasites PIPE Nat...
for generating the motivation for movement. And it disables that part. And what that means is the cockroach is fully functional, all of its muscles work but it cannot generate the will to move on its own. Instead it takes its queues from the wasp.
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The brain may be able to...
What is a functional neurosurgeon? It's a doctor who is trying to improve a neurological function through different surgical strategies. You've certainly heard of one of the famous ones called deep brain stimulation,
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Why do our bodies age? -...
Intercellular communication also slows, ultimately undermining the body's functional ability. There's a lot we don't yet understand about aging. Ultimately, does longer life as we know it come down to diet, exercise,
Video examples
Rescuing Penguin Chicks...
where the island was literally covered in penguins and now you go to the same spot and you hardly see a penguin in the picture. We are currently at a level that we are actually calculating whether it should be listed as critically endangered. There are predictions that the species might be at least functionally extinct in certain areas by 2035.
Video examples
Technology worth loving...
need the caffeine but you can't really drink it you know what what are you doing thinking about that is how you might drink this anyway because it's functional it's fascinating but there's nothing delightful about it you don't connect with it you don't get excited about it and so it sounds like things
Video examples
The last living members...
as more species face critical endangerment or functional extinction, it’s also an arena for big do we have a responsibility to try to bring species back from the brink, especially when human actions brought them there in the first place? Are there limits to the effort we should expend
Video examples
How to grow a bone -...
And over the course of development, a legion of osteoblasts reinforce the skeleton that protects our organs, allows us to move, produces blood cells and more. But this initial building process alone is not enough to make bones strong and functional. If you took a bone built this way,
Video examples
Why is yawning...
For example, watching someone do something physical, like knitting or putting on lipstick, can help you do those same actions more accurately. Neuroimaging studies using fMRI, functional magnetic resonance imaging, show us that when we seem someone yawn or even hear their yawn,
Video examples
What is leukemia? -...
and the dearth of functional white blood cells impairs the immune system, increasing the risk of infections. To restore the normal function of the blood, leukemic cells have to be eliminated. But because leukemias are not solid tumors, they can't be removed surgically.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults experience the broad range of symptoms that indicate bipolar disorder. Most of those people are functional, contributing members of society, and their lives, choices, and relationships aren't defined by the disorder,
Video examples
Zombie Parasites PIPE Nat...
for generating the motivation for movement. And it disables that part. And what that means is the cockroach is fully functional, all of its muscles work but it cannot generate the will to move on its own. Instead it takes its queues from the wasp.
Video examples
The brain may be able to...
What is a functional neurosurgeon? It's a doctor who is trying to improve a neurological function through different surgical strategies. You've certainly heard of one of the famous ones called deep brain stimulation,
Video examples
Why do our bodies age? -...
Intercellular communication also slows, ultimately undermining the body's functional ability. There's a lot we don't yet understand about aging. Ultimately, does longer life as we know it come down to diet, exercise,
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Taylor Fritz
American Tennis Player
If I'm winning a lot and going deep in a tournament, I don't do a lot of heavy workouts. I'll instead do a lot of short sessions where we focus on functional exercises, with the matches obviously being the major workout for each day.
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Greg Rucka
American Writer
If someone arrives, fully functional yet a tabula rasa, how does their environment influence, educate, even mold them? And if that is a nurture question, then where does that character's nature fit in? How does that manifest?
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Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I don't think of careers from a functional perspective or from a subject matter perspective. I think of careers as, how do you like spending the time in your day? What makes you happiest? What are you most passionate about?
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Jeffrey C. Hall
American Scientist
A functional biological clock has three components: input from the outside world to set the clock, the timekeeping mechanism itself, and genetic machinery that allows the clock to regulate expression of a variety of genes.
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Walter Rudolf Hess
Swiss Scientist
Exact information about the functional significance of the deep sections of the brain is only obtained by working through the brain histologically in serial section.
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Noah Feldman
American Author
The practical core of democracy, defined functionally, is the peaceful exchange of power between different groups of powerful political players arranged in parties.
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Santiago Calatrava
Spanish Architect
The two most important functional aspects to be fulfilled in a transportation facility are ease of wayfinding and easy orientation.
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Phil Elverum
American Musician
My daughter is like a tether back to the functional world, and I'm aware of how helpful that is.
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Jay Griffiths
British Author
A functional media is as important to democratic freedom as voting.
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Charles Eames
American Designer
Who ever said that pleasure wasn't functional?
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Taylor Fritz
American Tennis Player
If I'm winning a lot and going deep in a tournament, I don't do a lot of heavy workouts. I'll instead do a lot of short sessions where we focus on functional exercises, with the matches obviously being the major workout for each day.
Quote examples
Greg Rucka
American Writer
If someone arrives, fully functional yet a tabula rasa, how does their environment influence, educate, even mold them? And if that is a nurture question, then where does that character's nature fit in? How does that manifest?
Quote examples
Jennifer Hyman
American Businesswoman
I don't think of careers from a functional perspective or from a subject matter perspective. I think of careers as, how do you like spending the time in your day? What makes you happiest? What are you most passionate about?
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Jeffrey C. Hall
American Scientist
A functional biological clock has three components: input from the outside world to set the clock, the timekeeping mechanism itself, and genetic machinery that allows the clock to regulate expression of a variety of genes.
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Walter Rudolf Hess
Swiss Scientist
Exact information about the functional significance of the deep sections of the brain is only obtained by working through the brain histologically in serial section.
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Noah Feldman
American Author
The practical core of democracy, defined functionally, is the peaceful exchange of power between different groups of powerful political players arranged in parties.
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Santiago Calatrava
Spanish Architect
The two most important functional aspects to be fulfilled in a transportation facility are ease of wayfinding and easy orientation.
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Phil Elverum
American Musician
My daughter is like a tether back to the functional world, and I'm aware of how helpful that is.
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Jay Griffiths
British Author
A functional media is as important to democratic freedom as voting.
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Charles Eames
American Designer
Who ever said that pleasure wasn't functional?
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