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Definition of functionally

functionally

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl.i/
func · tion · al · ly
Adjective:functional
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• adverb

1

In a way that relates to the practical purpose, operation, or utility of something.

Example

"The two software programs are functionally identical, even though their user interfaces look very different."

2

For all practical purposes; in effect or essentially, especially regarding a state or capability.

Example

"Without access to clean water, the remote village was functionally uninhabitable during the dry season."

3

With respect to physiological, biological, or mathematical functions rather than underlying physical structure.

Example

"The patient's heart is functionally normal despite the minor anatomical variation observed on the scan."

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functional
functionality
functionally
functionary
functionless
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Functionally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/functionally
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