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functional

adjective (WORKING NORMALLY)
 
 
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl/

Definition

(of a machine, system, etc.) working in the usual way: Is the central heating functional yet?FunctioningPerforming a function performing a particular operation: a functional disorder (= when an organ does not work as it should)Suitable and acceptableQuite good, or not very good
(Definition of functional adjective (WORKING NORMALLY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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