functioning

noun

Manner by which something functions; the workings.

Action of the verb function.

adjective

functional, working

(euphemistic) Of a person, mentally disabled but still able to survive in wider society.

Roots

fungorfunct- · Latin · perform, function

Synonyms for functioning

functionaladj operationn workingsn operatingadj operationaladj operativeadj performancen

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