ADJECTIVE | all | nonfunctional | not having or performing a function |
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all | nonfunctional, malfunctioning | not performing or able to perform its regular function |
Meaning | not having or performing a function. | |
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Attribute of | function, purpose, role, use | What something is used for |
Narrower | cosmetic, decorative, ornamental | Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose |
nonstructural | not structural / structural | |
See also | unserviceable | not ready for service |
Opposite | functional | designed for or capable of a particular function or use |
Meaning | not performing or able to perform its regular function. | |
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Synonym | malfunctioning | |
Narrower | amiss, awry, haywire, wrong | not functioning properly |
bad, defective | not working properly | |
out of whack | Out of balance or out of adjustment | |
run-down | Having the spring unwound | |
Opposite | functioning | Performing or able to perform its regular function |
Spanish | defectuoso |
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