What does functioning mean?
Functioning means functional, working.
Functioning
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
functional, working.
Definitions by Sense
- functional, working
- (euphemistic) Of a person, mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.
- present participle and gerund of function
- Action of the verb function.
- Manner by which something functions; the workings.
Example Sentences
The other factions believe that those who are Factionless are nomads and outcasts. But they are actually a fully functioning community.
Oh, he looked pretty functioning to me.
Synonyms for functioning
Antonyms for functioning
Related Words
Word Forms
- more functioning
- most functioning
- functionings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for functioning?
Common synonyms include useful, operative, operation, functional.
What is the opposite of functioning?
Possible antonyms include malfunctioning, nonfunctional.
How do you use functioning in a sentence?
The other factions believe that those who are Factionless are nomads and outcasts. But they are actually a fully functioning community.
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