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functional

functional

Meaning of functional

English

practical and made to be used, not just to look nice

Русский

удобный для использования, выполняет практические задачи

functional

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
American English
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

functional with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом functional

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

7 сочетаний

Вещи и дизайн

Things and design
functional design
функциональный дизайн

I like the functional design of this backpack with its many pockets.

Мне нравится функциональный дизайн этого рюкзака с множеством карманов.

functional furniture
функциональная мебель

We chose functional furniture for our tiny apartment.

Мы выбрали функциональную мебель для нашей крошечной квартиры.

  • functional clothingфункциональная одежда
  • functional and stylishфункциональный и стильный

В рабочем состоянии

In working order
fully functional
полностью исправный

My old printer is still fully functional after the move.

После переезда мой старый принтер по-прежнему полностью исправен.

perfectly functional
вполне рабочий

I kept the perfectly functional phone instead of buying another.

Я оставил вполне рабочий телефон вместо того, чтобы покупать новый.

  • remain functionalоставаться исправным

functional usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

My desk is simple but functional.

Мой стол простой, но функциональный.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

I need a functional bag for work.

Мне нужна функциональная сумка для работы.

functional synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between functional, practical, useful, utilitarian, serviceable, multifunctional, ergonomic, and purpose-built

🇬🇧English

simpler, everyday word

B2very often

ENWe chose a practical dining table that can seat six.

🇬🇧English

broader: simply useful

B1very often

ENThat shelf is useful for storing books.

U
🇬🇧English
utilitarian

practical, with no decoration

C1rare word

ENThe building has a utilitarian design — simple and purpose-driven.

Advanced: broader words

S
🇬🇧English
serviceable

good enough, but not special

C1rare word

ENThe old table is serviceable for everyday meals.

M
🇬🇧English
multifunctional

having several functions

B2rare word

ENA multifunctional printer can copy, scan and fax.

E
🇬🇧English
ergonomic

designed for comfort and ease of use

B2often

ENChoose an ergonomic chair to reduce back strain.

P
🇬🇧English
purpose-built

made for one specific purpose

C1rare word

ENThis is a purpose-built storage unit for vinyl records.

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functional belongs to the topic "Rooms and Furniture →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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functional meaning: what does it mean?

practical and made to be used, not just to look nice

functional pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

functional is pronounced as /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

functional definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Мой стол простой, но функциональный. Translation: My desk is simple but functional.

Is functional part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, functional can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is functional part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, functional can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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