designed for or capable of a particular function or use;
"a style of writing in which every word is functional"
"functional architecture"
involving or affecting function rather than physiology;
"functional deafness"
relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure;
"the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one"
"delegates elected on a functional rather than a geographical basis"
fit or ready for use or service;
"the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"
"the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"
"an operational aircraft"
"the dishwasher is now in working order"
designed for or adapted to a function or use;
"functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical"
"functional architecture"
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing;
"in running (or working) order"
"a functional set of brakes"
