English · Word Candidate

functioning

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: functionings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

functional, working

Adjective

The other factions believe that those who are Factionless are nomads and outcasts. But they are actually a fully functioning community.

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).

Meaning · English

Of a person, mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.

Adjective

Oh, he looked pretty functioning to me.

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).

Meaning · English

Action of the verb function.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Meaning · English

Manner by which something functions; the workings.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

What does “functioning” mean?

functional, working

Is “functioning” formal or informal?

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