"unfunctional" meaning in All languages combined

See unfunctional on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more unfunctional [comparative], most unfunctional [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + functional. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|functional}} un- + functional Head templates: {{en-adj}} unfunctional (comparative more unfunctional, superlative most unfunctional)
  1. Not functional; ornamental, or serving some other purpose than a practical one. Related terms: nonfunctional
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