Nonfunctional

Pronunciation: /nɑnˈfʌŋkʃənl/

Definitions of nonfunctional

adjective describing something that is not working or operating correctly

Example Sentences

A1 The broken toy is nonfunctional.

A2 The old computer became nonfunctional after years of use.

B1 The nonfunctional elevator caused delays in the building.

B2 The nonfunctional fire alarm system put the residents at risk.

C1 The nonfunctional heating system made the office unbearable in winter.

C2 The nonfunctional navigation system led the hikers astray in the wilderness.

Examples of nonfunctional in a Sentence

formal The nonfunctional prototype failed to meet the project requirements.

informal The nonfunctional remote control is useless.

slang That nonfunctional car is a total lemon.

figurative His nonfunctional approach to problem-solving is holding him back.

Grammatical Forms of nonfunctional

• past tense: nonfunctioned
• plural: nonfunctionals
• comparative: more nonfunctional
• superlative: most nonfunctional
• present tense: nonfunctional
• future tense: will be nonfunctional
• perfect tense: has been nonfunctional
• continuous tense: is being nonfunctional
• singular: nonfunctional
• positive degree: nonfunctional
• infinitive: to nonfunctional
• gerund: nonfunctioning
• participle: nonfunctional

Origin and Evolution of nonfunctional

First Known Use: 1924 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonfunctional' originated from the combination of the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'functional' meaning 'working or operating effectively'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'nonfunctional' has been used to describe something that is not working or operating effectively since its first known use in 1924. Over time, the word has become commonly used in various fields such as technology, design, and psychology to refer to objects, systems, or individuals that lack functionality or purpose.