non-functional
|non-func-tion-al|
B2
🇺🇸
/nɑnˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
🇬🇧
/nɒnˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
not working
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-functional' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'functional' which comes from 'function', derived from Latin 'functio', meaning 'performance' or 'execution'.
Historical Evolution
'non-functional' evolved from the combination of 'non-' and 'functional', which was used in English to describe something that does not work as intended.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not performing a function', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not operating or functioning as intended.
The non-functional equipment needs to be repaired.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41