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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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GSK said the drug has potential to redefine the treatment of a disease for which the current standard of care typically requires lifelong therapy and achieves functional cure rates of less than 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

If astronauts do not do exercise, they also lose coordination and cardiovascular fitness, they become less able to carry out the functional tasks that they're required to do.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"Revisiting the definition of B12 deficiency to incorporate functional biomarkers could lead to earlier intervention and prevention of cognitive decline."

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

“Designed with a moody, sophisticated palette, the kitchen features top-of-the-line Cafe appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and a statement waterfall island, creating a space that feels both functional and artful.”

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

But now, trying to write simple English, I not only wasn’t articulate, I wasn’t even functional.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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