functionality

[fuhngk-shuhn-al-i-tee] / ˌfʌŋk ʃənˈæl ɪ ti /

NOUN

range of capabilities

Synonyms

STRONG

performance process purpose service use

WEAK

component

Example Sentences

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AI companies are placing a variety of bets on the future form and functionality of AI-powered devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

“The chef-inspired designer kitchen seamlessly blends functionality and style with quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and center-island seating, opening effortlessly to the dining area and corner window views that frame the horizon,” the listing continued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"We are uniquely positioned to offer delight, functionality and affordability," Filosa said in a statement, adding that "We have everything we need to deliver our FaSTLAne 2030 ambitions."

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“You’re able to have functionality, transformability and still be very cool.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He volunteered to be one of six people in the country to go under the knife for experimental brain surgery that would possibly provide him with a few more years of functionality.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz