What does FUNCTIONAL mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
Letters
10
Scrabble score
15
Words With Friends score
20
How common
Common

Meaning

adjective

  1. designed for or capable of a particular function or use“a style of writing in which every word is functional”
  2. involving or affecting function rather than physiology“functional deafness”
  3. relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure“the problem now is not a constitutional one; it is a functional one”
  4. fit or ready for use or service“the toaster was still functional even after being dropped”
  5. designed for or adapted to a function or use“functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical”
  6. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing“in running (or working) order”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of FUNCTIONAL

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside FUNCTIONAL

290 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is FUNCTIONAL a valid word in word games?

FUNCTIONAL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is FUNCTIONAL worth?

FUNCTIONAL is worth 15 points with Scrabble letter values and 20 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from FUNCTIONAL?

290 other words, including TO, OF, IN and IT.