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NONFUNCTIONAL

Dictionary entry overview: What does nonfunctional mean?

• NONFUNCTIONAL (adjective)
The adjective NONFUNCTIONAL has 2 senses:

1. not having or performing a function
2. not performing or able to perform its regular function

Familiarity information: NONFUNCTIONAL used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• NONFUNCTIONAL (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Not having or performing a function

Similar:

nonstructural (not structural)

cosmetic; decorative; ornamental (serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose)

Also:

unserviceable (not ready for service)

Attribute:

function; purpose; role; use (what something is used for)

Antonym:

functional (designed for or capable of a particular function or use)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Not performing or able to perform its regular function

Synonyms:

malfunctioning; nonfunctional

Context example:

a malfunctioning valve

Similar:

amiss; awry; haywire; wrong (not functioning properly)

bad; defective (not working properly)

dead (out of use or operation because of a fault or breakdown)

out of whack (out of balance or out of adjustment)

run-down (having the spring unwound)

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