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nonfunctional
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.
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The elevator has been nonfunctional since the power outage last night.
I tried to start the engine but it is completely nonfunctional.
This old printer is nonfunctional so we need to order a new one.
The decorative fireplace in the lobby is nonfunctional.
These ornaments are purely nonfunctional and only meant for display.
Why did they install a nonfunctional door in the middle of the wall?
The mutation rendered the protein nonfunctional.
Some of these receptors are nonfunctional in certain patients.