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functional

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.
  2. A scalar-valued linear function on a vector space.
  3. An object encapsulating a function pointer (or equivalent).
  4. In good working order.
  5. Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function
  6. Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture
  7. Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.
  8. Of a disease, such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure; opposed to organic disease, in which the organ itself is affected.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data