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nonfunctional

nonfunctional
Tính từ

This term describes a state of failure or uselessness, often carrying a clinical or technical tone. It is frequently used in engineering and medicine to describe a system or organ that exists physically but fails to perform its designated role. This distinguishes it from words like broken, which implies physical damage, or useless, which is more subjective.

In architectural or design contexts, the word identifies elements that are purely aesthetic. It highlights a disconnect between form and function, where an object mimics the appearance of a tool or support structure without actually providing any utility.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từnonfunctional

Not working or operating in the way it is intended to.

The elevator has been nonfunctional since the power outage last Tuesday.

Tính từnonfunctional

Serving no practical purpose or not designed for a specific utility.

Tính từnonfunctional

In biology or chemistry, not performing a biological or chemical activity despite being present.

The mutation resulted in a nonfunctional protein that could not bind to the receptor.

Ví dụ

The elevator has been nonfunctional since the power outage last night.

The elevator has been nonfunctional since the power outage last night.

I tried to start the engine but it is completely nonfunctional.

I tried to start the engine but it is completely nonfunctional.

This old printer is nonfunctional so we need to order a new one.

This old printer is nonfunctional so we need to order a new one.

Office

The decorative fireplace in the lobby is nonfunctional.

The decorative fireplace in the lobby is nonfunctional.

Travel

These ornaments are purely nonfunctional and only meant for display.

These ornaments are purely nonfunctional and only meant for display.

Why did they install a nonfunctional door in the middle of the wall?

Why did they install a nonfunctional door in the middle of the wall?

The mutation rendered the protein nonfunctional.

The mutation rendered the protein nonfunctional.

Health

Some of these receptors are nonfunctional in certain patients.

Some of these receptors are nonfunctional in certain patients.

Health

The enzyme remained nonfunctional despite the change in temperature.

The enzyme remained nonfunctional despite the change in temperature.

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