English · Word Candidate

functional

/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: functionals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In good working order.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hoạt động tốt

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Adjective

Examples

While we assume that phonological subsyllabic units are functional prior to reading skill, we have not ruled out a possible interaction with the writing system.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hữu ích; phục vụ mục đích

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Adjective

Examples

That sculpture is not merely artistic, but also functional: it can be used as a hatrack.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A function that takes a function as its argument; more precisely, a function whose argument varies in a space of (real- or complex-valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một hàm lấy hàm làm đối số

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Noun

Examples

An example of a functional is the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một hàm tuyến tính có giá trị скаlar trên không gian vecto

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “functional” mean?

In good working order.

Is “functional” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.