Is this engine functional?
Source: tatoeba (61302)
Functional
/ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/
Synonyms for "functional" (351 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(3 words)
active diseasesactive statusactual results
Strong matches (15)
Adjective(7 words)
agricultural ecosystem functioningalive beingsalrightanatomical formapplicable lawapplied activityapplied jurisprudence
Noun(3 words)
Related words (25)
Adjective(11 words)
applied linguistic methodapplied logicapplied physicistapplied physicistsapplied physics problemapplied sciencesapplied skillsapplied techbare kitbehaviouralbiological mechanism
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: able to work, acting, action related, actions, activated.
- Sentence evidence is available for functional, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "functional".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "functional"
Keep "functional" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "functional" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "functional", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "functional" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
9 entriesbounded functionalcontinuous functionalergonomicfunctional notationfunctional relationshiplinear functionaloperationalutilitarianworking
Collocations
11 entriescontinuous functionalfunctional analysisfunctional designfunctional equationfunctional furniturefunctional literacyfunctional relationshipfunctional skillsfunctional thinkinglinear functionalscalar valued functional
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
2 entriessimilar
6 entriesTranslations
12 translations across 8 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- функционален adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Danish
1 entries- funktionel adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
French
1 entries- fonctionnel adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Irish
1 entries- feidhmiúil adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Italian
1 entries- funzionante adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Kazakh
4 entries- атқарымдық adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
- функционалды adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
- функционалдық adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
- функциялық adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Portuguese
1 entries- funcional adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Spanish
1 entries- funcional adj (such that its symptoms cannot be referred to change of structure)
Sample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Rows of houses, each of them different and pleasing with their spacious gardens, are replaced by purely functional blocks of flats which have nothing more to commend them than over-praised 'modern conveniences'.
Source: tatoeba (73230)
I think everything is functional.
Source: tatoeba (2407725)
Are increases in life expectancy accompanied by a concurrent postponement of disability and functional limitations?
Source: tatoeba (3152987)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "functional"?
Closest matches include able to work, acting, action related, actions, activated.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "functional"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.