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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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Even a functional mechanism can lead to problems if it generates antibodies that react against the body’s own tissues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Lee had to make sure her left hand, among other body parts, was functional and that her balance and movement bounced back.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Intel’s manufacturing yields—the ratio of functional chips to the maximum possible—in its newest chip-making process are too low.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Some have since been worked into functional items, with his giant tape measure becoming a coffee table and a big plug turned into a cupboard.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

While functional, the problem with this theory is that it often places you personally and physically at the very nexus of destruction.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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