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functional

functional

Meaning of functional

useful

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British English/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
American English/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
Russian transcription[fʊnktsɐˈnalnɨj]
functional
functional - функциональный
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functional with Russian translation

functional usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я предпочитаю функциональный стол с ящиками для офиса.

I prefer a functional desk with drawers for my office.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она купила функциональный светильник для своего швейного уголка.

She bought a functional lamp for his sewing corner.

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functional belongs to the topic "Accessories". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

functionalфункциональный
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

functional synonyms

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What's the difference between functional / operational / working / practical / useful / multifunctional

🇬🇧English
functional

Emphasizes suitability for a purpose or task; neutral, general term.

B2Often

The sofa is functional and fits well in a small living room.

Диван функциональный и хорошо подходит для маленькой гостиной.

O
🇬🇧English
operational

Indicates something is in working order or ready to operate; emphasizes operational state.

B2Often

The heating system is now fully operational.

Отопительная система теперь полностью функционирует.

🇬🇧English

Plain, informal term meaning something is functioning or in use; less formal than 'functional'.

B1Very Often

Make sure the lights are working before the event.

Убедитесь, что лампы работают перед мероприятием.

🇬🇧English

Stresses convenience and everyday usefulness; less technical than 'functional'.

B2Very Often

We chose a practical dining table that can seat six.

Мы выбрали практичный обеденный стол на шесть человек.

🇬🇧English

A broad term meaning helpful or beneficial; doesn't imply design for a specific function.

B1Very Often

That shelf is useful for storing books.

Та полка полезна для хранения книг.

M
🇬🇧English
multifunctional

Means having several functions at once; more specific than 'functional'.

B2Rarely

A multifunctional printer can copy, scan and fax.

Многофункциональный принтер может копировать, сканировать и отправлять факсы.

U
🇬🇧English
utilitarian

Highlights practicality and lack of ornamentation; refers more to aesthetic or design philosophy than mere functionality.

C1Rarely

The building has a utilitarian design — simple and purpose-driven.

Здание выполнено в утилитарном стиле — просто и ориентировано на назначение.

E
🇬🇧English
ergonomic

Focuses on user comfort and safety; emphasizes ergonomic design rather than mere functionality.

B2Often

Choose an ergonomic chair to reduce back strain.

Выберите эргономичное кресло, чтобы уменьшить нагрузку на спину.

S
🇬🇧English
serviceable

Means adequately usable, with a sense of 'not outstanding but good enough'.

C1Rarely

The old table is serviceable for everyday meals.

Старый стол вполне пригоден для повседневных приёмов пищи.

W
🇬🇧English
workable

Indicates something can be used or implemented; emphasizes feasibility rather than comfort or design.

B2Rarely

The proposed layout is workable, though not ideal.

Предлагаемая планировка выполнима, но не идеальна.

P
🇬🇧English
purpose-built

Specifically designed for a particular purpose; narrower than 'functional'.

C1Rarely

This is a purpose-built storage unit for vinyl records.

Это специально созданный шкаф для хранения виниловых пластинок.

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How to pronounce functional and what this word means

functional translation: функциональный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce functional

/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

functional translation

функциональный

functional examples

I prefer a functional desk with drawers for my office.

functional transcription

/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/, /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/

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functional meaning: what does it mean?

useful

functional pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

functional is pronounced as /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

functional definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I prefer a functional desk with drawers for my office. Translation: Я предпочитаю функциональный стол с ящиками для офиса.

Is functional part of Rooms and Furniture vocabulary?

Yes, functional (функциональный) can be learned in the Rooms and Furniture topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is functional part of Accessories vocabulary?

Yes, functional (функциональный) can be learned in the Accessories topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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