nonfunctional

• Bezeichnet etwas, das nicht funktioniert oder nicht ordnungsgemäß arbeitet; ohne praktische Anwendung oder Funktion.

Describes something that does not work or operate as intended; lacking practical use or function.

1. Not having a functionB2formal

   Lacking a specific purpose or role; not designed to perform any task.

   Nicht funktional

   • The decorative knob on the drawer is nonfunctional.
   • Some buttons on the old remote control are nonfunctional.
   • The sculpture is purely aesthetic and nonfunctional.

   Synonymepointlesspurposelessuseless

   Antonymefunctionaloperationaloperativeusefulworking

2. Not working or brokenB2formal

   Not performing or able to perform its regular function; inoperative.

   Defekt

   • The elevator has been nonfunctional for three days.
   • After the power surge, the computer became nonfunctional.
   • The machine is nonfunctional and needs immediate repair.

   Synonymebrokendefectivedownfaultyinoperativekaputmalfunctioninguseless

   Antonymefunctionalfunctioningoperationaloperativeworking