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Antonyms for non-functional


Grammar : Adj
Spell : fuhngk-shuh-nl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl



Definition of non-functional

Origin :
  • 1630s; as a term in architecture, "utilitarian," 1928; see function (n.) + -al (1). Related: Functionally; functionality.
  • As in useless : adj not working; not valuable
  • As in impractical : adj unrealistic
  • As in inutile : adj useless
  • As in unnegotiable : adj impracticable
  • As in unusable : adj useless
  • As in unusable : adj impracticable
  • As in unworkable : adj impracticable
  • As in decorative : adj beautifying
  • As in impractical/impracticable : adj unrealistic
Example sentences :
  • All structure, according to Roux, is either functional or non-functional.
  • Extract from : « Form and Function » by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell
  • Non-functional structure is not affected by functional adaptation, and may accordingly be left out of consideration here.
  • Extract from : « Form and Function » by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell

Synonyms for non-functional

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