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Pronunciation / Transliteration: gōng néng xìng
"新的设计非常功能性。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive.
"The new office layout is highly functional, allowing for better teamwork." - 2
Relating to the way in which something works or operates.
"The functional aspects of the software are impressive, making it easy to navigate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'functional' originates from the Latin 'functio', meaning 'performance, execution', which evolved through Middle French 'fonctionnel'. Its meaning has shifted over time to emphasize practical use and utility in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Functional" is said worldwide
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fonctionnel
Transliteration: fɔ̃k.sjɔ.nɛl
"Le nouveau design est très fonctionnel."
funktional
Transliteration: fʊŋk.tsi.o.nal
"Das neue Bürodesign ist sehr funktional."
funzionale
Transliteration: fun.tsi.o.nale
"Il nuovo layout è molto funzionale."
funcional
Transliteration: fun.θjo.nal
"El nuevo diseño es muy funcional."
funcional
Transliteration: fun.θjo.nal
"O novo layout é muito funcional."
कार्यात्मक
Transliteration: kāryātmak
"नया डिज़ाइन बहुत कार्यात्मक है।"
功能性
Transliteration: gōng néng xìng
"新的设计非常功能性。"
기능적
Transliteration: gi-neung-jeok
"새로운 디자인은 매우 기능적입니다."
機能的
Transliteration: kinō-teki
"新しいデザインは非常に機能的です。"
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