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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

functional

/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does functional mean?

adjective

Having a specific function or purpose; serving a particular practical or technical purpose. Used to describe something that is designed to perform a particular function or set of functions.

Example

"The new software is a functional improvement over the previous version."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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