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Definition of functionally adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

functionally

adverb
 
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəli/
 
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəli/
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  1. connected with the purpose of something
    • Elastic fibres are functionally important components of skin.
    • This process is functionally equivalent to swarming in honeybees.
    • adults who are functionally illiterate (= not able to read and write well enough to cope with everyday situations)
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryFunctionally is used with these adjectives:
    • identical
    • illiterate
    • important
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  2. in a practical and useful way; with little or no decoration
    • The workroom is a functionally designed space that is simple and comfortable.
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