Afunctional

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /eɪˈfʌŋkʃənl/

Definitions of afunctional

adjective Afunctional is an adjective that describes something that is not functioning properly or is not working as it should.

Example Sentences

A1 My old phone is afunctional, so I need to buy a new one.

A2 The remote control for the TV is afunctional, I think the batteries are dead.

B1 The software on my computer became afunctional after the latest update.

B2 The car's air conditioning system is afunctional, I need to get it fixed.

C1 The afunctional elevator in the building has been causing inconvenience to the residents for weeks.

C2 The afunctional heating system in the office building led to employees working in uncomfortable conditions.

Examples of afunctional in a Sentence

formal The new software update rendered the system afunctional, causing a delay in our project timeline.

informal My phone is afunctional after I dropped it in the pool.

slang My laptop is totally afunctional, I need to get it fixed ASAP.

figurative After the accident, his confidence was afunctional and he struggled to perform at work.

Grammatical Forms of afunctional

past tense

afunctioned

plural

afunctionals

comparative

more afunctional

superlative

most afunctional

present tense

afunctions

future tense

will afunction

perfect tense

have afunctioned

continuous tense

is afunctioning

singular

afunctional

positive degree

afunctional

infinitive

to afunction

gerund

afunctioning

participle

afunctioned

Origin and Evolution of afunctional

First Known Use: 1945 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'afunctional' is believed to have originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'functional'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something lacking functionality or purpose, 'afunctional' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being non-operational or dysfunctional in various contexts.