functional

名词 n. 形容词 adj.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A function that takes a function as its argument; more precisely, a function whose argument varies in a space of (real- or complex-valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space.
    — An example of a functional is 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).
形容词 adj.
  1. In good working order.
    — While we assume that phonological subsyllabic units are functional prior to reading skill, we have not ruled out a possible interaction with the writing system.
  2. Useful; serving a purpose, fulfilling a function.
    — That sculpture is not merely artistic, but also functional: it can be used as a hatrack.
  3. Only for functional purposes, notably in architecture.
    — A functional construction element generally must meet higher technical but lower aesthetical requirements.
  4. Of or relating to one's role or office; official.
    — functional responsibilities
  5. Characterizing functioning in environment, being symptoms that do not presuppose alteration of organic structure.
    — The clinical differentiation between functional and organic disease is at times difficult to establish, because, presumptively, in the beginning, at least, all organic disease is preceded by a physiologic perversion, that is, functional alteration, which may or may not be apparent with our present diagnostic limitations. […] Though benign rhythmic disturbances, such as premature contractions or paroxysmal tachycardia, do occur, it is notoriously difficult and still the subject of argument whether these may be called functionally benign or whether they may prove to have organic significance. […] The lack of opportunity for the medical student to observe the functional states in the medical school clinics and hospital practice, because of lack of space, or interest in their care in intramural teaching, is, I believe, a most forceful argument for a period of extramural practice under intelligent tutelage.
  6. Optimized for all-around physiological benefit.
    — functional coffee
  7. Of or relating to a function or functions.
  8. Having semantics defined purely in terms of mathematical functions, without side-effects.

词形变化

more functional comparative most functional superlative functionals plural

词汇关系

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词源

词源 1
Etymology tree
Old French fonction
Middle French functionbor.
English function
Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.?
Proto-Italic *-ālis
Latin -ālisbor.
Old French -albor.

Latin -ālis
Old French -elbor.

Latin -ālisbor.
Middle English -al
English -al
English functional
From function + -al.
词源 2
Etymology tree
Old French fonction
Middle French functionbor.
English function
Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.?
Proto-Italic *-ālis
Latin -ālisbor.
Old French -albor.

Latin -ālis
Old French -elbor.

Latin -ālisbor.
Middle English -al
English -al
English functional
From function + -al.
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