Functional
/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:20 pts10 letters
Definition of Functional
noun
- 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.
- A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space.
- An object encapsulating a function pointer (or equivalent).
adjective
- In good working order.
- Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function
"That sculpture is not merely artistic, but also functional: it can be used as a hatrack."
- Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture
"A functional construction element generally must meet higher technical but lower aesthetical requirements"
- Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
- 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.
Anagrams of Functional
No exact anagrams found for "functional". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
f4
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n1
c3
t1
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n1
a1
l1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Functional
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Functional"
Functional is a 10-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Functional" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "functional" is a high-scoring word.