non-functional

Meanings

• adjective

  Not performing its intended function or having the ability to perform a function.

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Variants

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nonfunctional , nonfunctionally

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Etymology

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From the Latin non ‘not’ + functionalis ‘performing a function’.

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Trivia

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1. The term ‘non-functional’ is commonly used in the field of software testing.

2. In biology, a non-functional gene is a gene that does not produce a functional protein.

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Related Concepts

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1. dysfunctional: Not functioning properly or efficiently.

2. non-operational: Not in a state of being operational or able to function.

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How to Memorize "non-functional"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an appliance or machine that is not working or malfunctioning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with things that are not functioning or broken.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase ‘non-performing’ to remember the meaning.

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