adj
Meaning 1
functional, working
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
functioning
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adj
Meaning 2
Of a person, mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: euphemistic
Examples
- Oh, he looked pretty functioning to me.
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noun
Meaning 3
Action of the verb function.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
Manner by which something functions; the workings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
Meaning 5
present participle and gerund of function
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective
Meaning 6
performing or able to perform its regular function
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a functioning flashlight
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: malfunctioning
noun
Meaning 7
process or manner of functioning or operating
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- the power of its engine determines its operation
- the plane's operation in high winds
- they compared the cooking performance of each oven
- the jet's performance conformed to high standards
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: operation, performance
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: process, physical process
History
Etymology
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: fonctionnement — action of the verb function
- German: Funktionieren — action of the verb function
- Spanish: funcionamiento — action of the verb function
- Dutch: werking — manner by which something functions
- French: fonctionnement — manner by which something functions
- German: Funktionsweise — manner by which something functions
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