Synonyms of functional
8 similar words · 7 opposite words
Another word for functional is functioning. Other synonyms of functional are up, utilitarian and working. The opposite of functional is dysfunctional.
Synonyms and similar words for functional
adjectiveHaving semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- functioningFunctional, working.
- working
- utilitarianPractical and functional, present for use, not just for show.
- in working order
- operational
- running like a top
- upFunctional; working.
Opposite of functional
adjectiveHaving semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
- imperativeHaving semantics that incorporates mutable variables.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- dysfunctionalFunctioning incorrectly or abnormally; especially, designating of a business, family or social group with harmful...
- non-functional
- nonfunctionalNot functional; useless; broken.
- unfunctionalNot functional; ornamental, or serving some other purpose than a practical one.
- out of order
adjectiveAntonym(s) of.
Meaning of functional
- adjective In good working order.
- adjective Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
- adjective Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture.
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Questions about synonyms of functional
- What is another word for functional?
- Functional has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as functioning, up, utilitarian and working.
- What is the opposite of functional?
- The opposite of functional is dysfunctional. Other antonyms of functional are nonfunctional.
- What does functional mean?
- Functional means in good working order.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: functional (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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