Functional

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

Definitions of functional

noun a function or purpose for which something is designed or exists

Example Sentences

A1 I need a functional for my new phone.

A2 The teacher explained the functional of the new software.

B1 The team is working on improving the functional of the website.

B2 The functional of the car's engine is top-notch.

C1 The functional of the new product is revolutionary in the industry.

C2 The functional of the software system is unparalleled in its efficiency.

adjective relating to or having a special activity, purpose, or task

Example Sentences

A1 My phone is functional.

A2 The basic functions of the app are functional.

B1 The new software update made the system more functional.

B2 The website's search feature is highly functional.

C1 The functional design of the building maximizes efficiency.

C2 The functional layout of the kitchen makes cooking a breeze.

Examples of functional in a Sentence

formal The new software update aims to improve the functional aspects of the program.

informal I need a new phone that is more functional and user-friendly.

slang I can't believe how functional this new gadget is!

figurative The team worked together like a well-oiled machine, each member playing a functional role in the project.

Grammatical Forms of functional

past tense

functioned

plural

functionals

comparative

more functional

superlative

most functional

present tense

function

future tense

will function

perfect tense

has functioned

continuous tense

is functioning

singular

functional

positive degree

functional

infinitive

to function

gerund

functioning

participle

functioning

Origin and Evolution of functional

First Known Use: 1637 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'functional' originated from the Latin word 'functionalis', which is derived from the Latin word 'functio' meaning performance or execution.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a more technical sense related to the performance of a specific task or function, the word 'functional' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings including practical, useful, and efficient.