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functional definition

func·tional (fuŋk′s̸hə nəl)

adjective

  1. of or relating to a function or functions
    1. performing or able to perform a function
    2. useful or intended to be useful
  3. Med. affecting a function of some organ without apparent structural or organic changes a functional disease

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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