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Pronunciation / Transliteration: fun.θjo.nal
"O novo layout é muito funcional."
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
Derived from the Latin 'functio' meaning performance or execution, entering English via Neo-Latin and French in the late 16th century. The suffix '-al' was added to denote a relation to utility or practical application, shifting its meaning over centuries to emphasize usability and operational effectiveness.
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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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