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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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Using these recordings, they mapped functional connections between regions deep within the brain and areas closer to its surface.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Artificial Intelligence has been used to design brand new viruses that are fully functional and can replicate in the laboratory, say US researchers.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The collection yields a variety of frames, from sleek and minimalist to fashionable yet functional.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

In late 2020, Zoox revealed its first fully functional, electric autonomous vehicle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The blind spot is called functional fixity because people get fixated on ah object’s function and forget its physical makeup.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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