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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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We made this film about a terribly dysfunctional family, but we are actually quite functional!

From Los Angeles Times

Calculations based on density functional theory support the experimental results and suggest an important shift as the chains move closer together.

From Science Daily

“Presenting a disclosed processing fee as interest does not reflect its functional purpose,” said a Flex spokesperson, in response to consumer advocates who say the fees amount to interest.

From MarketWatch

A functional health doctor prescribed progesterone cream to help balance my hormones, another solution tailored to women experiencing menopause.

From The Wall Street Journal

During each experiment, they received a functional MRI scan to help the researchers track the movement of fluid out of the brain.

From The Wall Street Journal