afunctional
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/eɪˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
lacking function
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afunctional' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'functional', which comes from Latin 'functionalis', meaning 'pertaining to a function'.
Historical Evolution
'afunctional' was formed by adding the prefix 'a-' to 'functional', which evolved from the Latin 'functionalis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without function', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not serving a functional purpose; lacking a specific function or use.
The sculpture was purely decorative and afunctional.
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