English · Word Candidate

functionality

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: functionalities

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

Noun

Examples

Glu Mobile, who realigned its workforce towards centralized GaaS functions last year, announced earlier this month that it will shut down GameSpy Technology on May 31. The service provides multiplayer functionality for dozens of games on consoles, computers and mobile devices.

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

Meaning · English

In trademark law, the tendency of a product design to serve a function other than the identification of the product, preventing that design from being protected as a trademark.

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “functionality” mean?

The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

Is “functionality” formal or informal?

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

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