Unfunctional

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not functional; ornamental, or serving some other purpose than a practical one.

    "Even the mantelpiece is adorned with a totally unfunctional tasselled valance rather like an altar frontal."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not related to or suitable for everyday needs or activities wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
badbrokenimpracticalkaputout of orderout-of-service

Example

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"Even the mantelpiece is adorned with a totally unfunctional tasselled valance rather like an altar frontal."

Etymology

From un- + functional.

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