Of a disease, such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure; opposed to organic disease, in which the organ itself is affected
Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects
A general term that refers to any ceramics piece that is not purely decorative and has some intended use Typical examples include teapots, bowls, mugs, and vases Some seemingly functional pieces may actually be decorative only because of how they are made, or because of the type of claybody or glazes used For example, the artist may create decorative teapots that are porous, or may glaze bowls with glazes that are not food safe or that cannot take fluids well When shopping for pieces for a specific purpose, make sure to confirm that they can, indeed, be used for that purpose See also decorative, form follows function
designed for or capable of a particular function or use; "a style of writing in which every word is functional"; "functional architecture"
Represents a skill that is necessary for success in daily functioning, now or in the future
A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval
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"
- foods and drinks which are enhanced in some way, e g with added ingredients, to have a positive, beneficial effect on the body in general, or on a particular function of the body e g the digestion Also referred to as nutraceuticals See also specific reference to e g probiotic, prebiotic, etc
Functional means relating to the way in which something works or operates, or relating to how useful it is. rules defining the territorial boundaries and functional limits of the local state
Functional things are useful rather than decorative. modern, functional furniture The decor is functional