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
- 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
- abortive
- abstract
- absurd
- adorning
- bootless
- chimerical
- cosmetic
- counterproductive
- disadvantageous
- dysfunctional
- embellishing
- enhancing
- expendable
- fancy
- feckless
- florid
- fruitless
- futile
- good-for-nothing
- hopeless
- idealistic
- idle
- illogical
- impossible
- impracticable
- impractical
- improbable
- inapplicable
- incompetent
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- inefficacious
- inept
- infeasible
- inoperable
- inoperative
- inutile
- irrealizable
- ivory-tower
- meaningless
- no go
- no good
- no-go
- nonfunctional
- nonviable
- not a prayer
- of no use
- ornamental
- otherworldly
- out of the question
- pointless
- prettifying
- pretty
- profitless
- purposeless
- quixotic
- romantic
- scrap
- speculative
- starry-eyed
- stupid
- theoretical
- unattainable
- unavailable
- unavailing
- unbusinesslike
- unfeasible
- unfunctional
- unnegotiable
- unproductive
- unprofitable
- unpurposed
- unreal
- unserviceable
- unusable
- unusuable
- unwise
- unworkable
- useless
- vain
- valueless
- visionary
- waste
- weak
- wild
- won't fly
- worthless
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