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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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This, of course, has its own nuances — a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the artist’s wrongdoings — but being a functional adult means learning to measure your own integrity.

From Salon Sep. 5, 2026

The misconceptions about “Western functional art,” as it’s called throughout, are dismissed right away.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

He says Gen Z is price-sensitive but willing to pay more if the drink feels special, larger, or functional.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

This suggests that the treatment restored functional light perception strongly enough to produce natural, visually guided behavior.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

The rover and trailer are getting pretty worn out, but still functional.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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