functioning in English dictionary

  • functioning

    Meanings and definitions of "functioning"

    • working
    • action of the verb to function
    • The manner in something functions; the workings
    • Present participle of function.
    • adjective
      Functional, working
    • adjective
      (euphemistic, of a person)
      Mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.
    • noun
      Action of the verb function.
    • noun
      Manner by which something functions; the workings.
    • verb
      present participle of [i]function[/i]
    • The execution of its own function.
    • adjective
      performing or able to perform its regular function; "a functioning flashlight"
    • noun
      process or manner of functioning or operating; "the power of its engine determines its operation"; "the plane's operation in high winds"; "they compared the cooking performance of each oven"; "the jet's performance conformed to high standards"

    Synonyms of "functioning" in English dictionary

    functional, operative, running are the top synonyms of "functioning" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "functioning" in English dictionary

    malfunctioning is the antonym of "functioning" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of functioning

    • functioning ( not comparable)
    • functioning ( plural  functionings)
    • functioning (comparative more functioning, superlative most functioning)
    • functioning (plural functionings)
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