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unfunctional

func·tion·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fuhngk-shuh-nl]
    • /ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fuhngk-shuh-nl]
    • /ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl/

Definitions of unfunctional word

  • adjective unfunctional of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration. 1
  • adjective unfunctional capable of operating or functioning: When will the ventilating system be functional again? 1
  • adjective unfunctional having or serving a utilitarian purpose; capable of serving the purpose for which it was designed: functional architecture; a chair that is functional as well as decorative. 1
  • adjective unfunctional Also, functionalistic. (of a building or furnishing) constructed or made according to the principles of functionalism or primarily as a direct fulfillment of a material need. 1
  • adjective unfunctional Medicine/Medical. without a known organic cause or structural change: a functional disorder. Compare organic (def 5). 1
  • adjective unfunctional pertaining to an algebraic operation: a functional symbol. 1
See all 9 definitions of unfunctional

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Origin of unfunctional

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; function + -al1

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Parts of speech for Unfunctional

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Unfunctional

unfunctional popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for unfunctional

adj unfunctional

  • counterproductive — Something that is counterproductive achieves the opposite result from the one that you want to achieve.
  • in-effective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.
  • inutile — of no use or service.

adjective unfunctional

  • nonfunctional — Not having any particular purpose or function.
All 4 Synonyms of unfunctional

Antonyms for unfunctional

adj unfunctional

  • functional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
  • in force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.

adjective unfunctional

  • operative — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
All 3 Antonyms of unfunctional

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