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What is another word for Functioning? – 200 Functioning Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    operating working running effective efficient productive performing active operational useful practical serviceable operative going alive thriving flourishing succeeding prospering booming buzzing vibrant dynamic lively energetic capable competent skilled proficient adequate sufficient satisfactory tolerable passable usable functional usable purposeful purposive intentional deliberate conscious aware mindful alert attentive observant perceptive sensitive responsive reactive proactive interactive reciprocal mutual cooperative collaborative synergistic complementary supplementary auxiliary subsidiary contributory participatory

    Meaning of Functioning

    The primary meaning of the word "functioning" is related to something that is working or operating properly.

    Definitions

    • In a state of being active or operative, able to perform its intended purpose or role
    • * In a condition of being able to work or operate, either physically or mentally

    Etymology of Functioning

    The word "functioning" originates from the Old French word "fonction," which is derived from the Latin word "functio," meaning performance or execution, and the Latin word "fungi," meaning to perform or discharge
    Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of performing or discharging a duty, role, or activity, with its modern usage focusing on the state of being operational or effective

    Example Uses

    • The new employee is fully functioning and able to handle all responsibilities
    • * The machine is functioning properly after the repairs
    • * Her cognitive skills are still functioning despite her age

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    nonfunctional nonoperational inactive inoperative useless impractical unproductive ineffective inefficient dysfunctional defective faulty broken damaged impaired hindered obstructed blocked stalled stagnant dormant inactive idle lethargic sluggish unresponsive insensitive unconscious unaware inattentive neglectful uncooperative unhelpful counterproductive detrimental

    Related Nouns

    function operation activity process system mechanism performance productivity efficiency effectiveness capacity capability competence proficiency skill expertise ability talent faculty aptitude inclination tendency disposition behavior action reaction response interaction relationship synergy cooperation collaboration participation

    Related Verbs

    function operate work run perform produce generate create activate enable facilitate enhance improve optimize streamline simplify maintain repair restore replace renew revitalize energize stimulate motivate engage participate interact cooperate collaborate contribute

    Related Adjectives

    functional operational active effective efficient productive capable competent skilled proficient adequate sufficient satisfactory purposeful intentional deliberate conscious aware alert attentive perceptive sensitive responsive reactive proactive interactive reciprocal mutual cooperative collaborative synergistic complementary supplementary auxiliary subsidiary contributory participatory