functional

Definitions

Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive.

Working or operating in a normal or proper way.

Relating to the way in which something works or operates.

Examples

The new office layout is much more functional than the previous one.

Although the antique clock is beautiful, it is no longer in functional condition.

We need to create a functional prototype before we can begin mass production.

Synonyms

operational working practical utilitarian effective serviceable usable

Antonyms

dysfunctional broken useless inoperative nonfunctional impractical ornamental