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functional

adj. designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"

functional

adj. involving or affecting function rather than physiology; "functional deafness"

functional

adj. 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"

functional

adj. 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"

functioning

adj. performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"

running, working, operative

adj. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes"

in order, usable, useable, operational, operable, in working order

adj. 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"

acting, interim

adj. performing services temporarily

animate, alive

adj. having life or vigor or spirit; "an animated and expressive face"; "animated conversation"; "became very animated when he heard the good news"

serviceable

adj. capable of being put to good use; "a serviceable kitchen gadget"

utilitarian

adj. having utility often to the exclusion of values; "plain utilitarian kitchenware"

efficient

adj. being effective without wasting time or effort or expense; "an efficient production manager"; "efficient engines save gas"

practical

adj. concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"

matter-of-fact, pragmatic, pragmatical

adj. concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip"

effectual

adj. exerting or capable of exerting strong physiological or chemical effects"a potent toxin"; "potent liquor"

serviceable

adj. ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"

applicable, applicative, applicatory

adj. readily applicable or practical

applied

adj. put into practice or put to use; "applied physics"

matter-of-fact, pragmatic, pragmatical

adj. concerned with practical matters; "a matter-of-fact (or pragmatic) approach to the problem"; "a matter-of-fact account of the trip"

operable, practicable

adj. usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution"

serviceable

adj. intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration; "serviceable low-heeled shoes";

unimaginative

adj. dealing only with concrete facts

useful

adj. being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

working

adj. adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something; "the party has a working majority in the House"; "a working knowledge of Spanish"

up

adj. (used of computers) operating properly; "how soon will the computers be up?"

durable, long-wearing

adj. serviceable for a long time; "durable denim jeans"

fixable, repairable

adj. capable of being made ready for service

maintained, repaired, serviced

adj. continued in your keeping or use or memory; "in...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered"

nonfunctional

adj. not having or performing a function

worthless

adj. lacking in usefulness or value; "a worthless idler"

organic

adj. involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs; "an organic disease"

nonfunctional, malfunctioning

adj. not performing or able to perform its regular function; "a malfunctioning valve"

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