functional

• Beschreibt etwas, das auf Zweckmäßigkeit und Nützlichkeit ausgerichtet ist und praktisch funktioniert, statt auf Ästhetik oder bloße Form. Bezieht sich auch auf die Funktionsfähigkeit oder den technischen Aspekt eines Systems oder Gegenstands.

Describes something that is designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive.

1. Working or operationalB1formal

   Designed to be practical and useful, rather than decorative; in working order.

   funktionsfähig

   • The old radio is still functional.
   • We need a functional kitchen for the restaurant.
   • The software is now fully functional after the update.

   Synonymeoperationaloperativepracticalserviceableusableutilitarianworking

   Antonymebrokendefectiveinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

2. Relating to functionB2formal

   Concerned with the purpose or role of something, rather than its structure.

   Funktional

   • The design is both aesthetic and functional.
   • Functional analysis helps understand how systems work.
   • The furniture is purely functional, with no ornamentation.

   Synonymeoperationaloperativepracticalpurposiveutilitarian

3. Medical: affecting functionC1formalmedical

   Relating to a condition where an organ or system does not work properly, but without structural damage.

   funktionell

   • The patient suffers from a functional disorder of the digestive system.
   • Functional symptoms can be difficult to diagnose.
   • The doctor explained the difference between structural and functional problems.

   Synonymephysiologic

   Antonymedysfunctionalnonfunctionalorganic