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Definition of nonfunctionally
nonfunctionally
/ˌnɑːnˈfʌŋk.ʃən.ə.li/
non · func · tion · al · ly
Adverb:nonfunctionally
•Adjective:nonfunctional
nonfunctionally Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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• adverb
1
In a manner that fails to operate or perform its intended practical purpose.
Example
"After the severe impact, the engine sputtered nonfunctionally before dying completely."
2
In a way that serves a purely decorative, structural, or aesthetic role without active operation.
Example
"The antique gears were arranged nonfunctionally on the wall to create a striking piece of industrial art."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English by combining the prefix 'non-' (not) with the adverb 'functionally'. Ultimately derived from the Latin 'functio' (performance or execution).
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