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| composite |
something composed of separate elements, esp. a combination of elements that has structural or functional properties not found in its separate parts; compound. [1/5 definitions] |
| corresponding |
in a functional relation with something else. [1/3 definitions] |
| cosmetic |
serving an aesthetic but not functional purpose. [1/4 definitions] |
| dipteran |
any of various insects, such as the fly or mosquito, having two functional wings and the vestiges of two other wings that serve as balancing organs. [1/2 definitions] |
| economy |
the functional disposition of the parts of any whole. [1/5 definitions] |
| gear |
a standard or functional arrangement of a collection of such gears, esp. in a vehicle. [2/8 definitions] |
| hyperfunctional |
combined form of functional. |
| independent variable |
a mathematical variable in a functional relationship, whose value may change independently of the value of other variables. |
| land |
the functional capacity of soil (often used in combination). [1/12 definitions] |
| multifunctional |
combined form of functional. |
| neurosis |
any of several functional disorders of the mind that are apparently not caused by any injury to the brain and are manifested by depression, phobias, compulsions, and the like. |
| nonfunctional |
combined form of functional. |
| operable |
capable of being put into operation; functional. [1/2 definitions] |
| operational |
being used or capable of being used; functional. [1/2 definitions] |
| parenchyma |
the essential, functional tissue of an organ, as distinguished from its connective or supporting tissue. [1/3 definitions] |
| peripheral |
an auxiliary device, such as a disk, printer, scanner, or the like, that is used with a computer to increase its functional range or efficiency. [1/3 definitions] |
| repair1 |
the act or process of restoring to a workable or functional order. [1/6 definitions] |
| vestige |
a rudimentary or non-functional part or organ remaining from an earlier stage of development in an individual or species, such as the human appendix. [1/2 definitions] |
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