functioning
Americanadjective
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performing a specified action or activity; working; operating.
My son has only one functioning kidney.
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(of a person with addiction or other illness or disability) able to cope with everyday life, as at home or at work: functioning diabetics.
a functioning alcoholic with a successful career;
functioning diabetics.
Etymology
Origin of functioning
First recorded in 1835–40; in 1970–75 functioning for def. 2; function ( def. ) (in the sense “to perform an action”) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This cleansing activity is considered important for keeping the brain healthy and functioning properly.
From Science Daily
“And now, limiting ChatGPT can be part of the treatment plan as well, again, assuming it is interfering with their life and functioning.”
From Salon
The module can be controlled and monitored without physical cables, functioning as a self-contained unit.
From Science Daily
She says the council also has to consider keeping a "naturally functioning coast", needing some places to erode to provide beaches and natural defences.
From BBC
In the US, an estimated 16% of households do not have a functioning smoke alarm.
From BBC
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