functionally — in a way that is designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʌŋkʃənəli/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's purse is functionally a portable convenience store.
- The two smartphones are functionally identical despite different brands.
- My room is functionally decorated - everything serves a purpose, even the pile of clothes on the chair.
functionally
ADVERB[/ˈfʌŋkʃənəli/]
in a way that is designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive
in a way that is designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive
Designed functionally for use internationally, engineered rationally!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'functio', meaning 'performance' or 'execution of duty', which itself comes from the verb 'fungi' (to perform). The English word 'function' adopted this meaning, and the adverbial suffix '-ally' was subsequently added to create the adverb form.
Breakdown
function (from Latin functio: performance, role) + -al (adjective-forming suffix) + -ly (adverb-forming suffix), literally meaning 'in a functional manner'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's purse is functionally a portable convenience store.”
“The two smartphones are functionally identical despite different brands.”
“My room is functionally decorated - everything serves a purpose, even the pile of clothes on the chair.”
“The building was designed functionally to maximize workspace efficiency.”
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