nonfunctional
- a word derived from functional.
Example Sentences
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“The system felt nonfunctional, and that was stressful,” Katie said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Some genetic disorders are caused by premature stop codons in critical genes, which result in incomplete and nonfunctional proteins.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2026
They found deep kinship in their approach to mechanical problems — sometimes more intuitive than methodical — and their desire to restore nonfunctional or limping machines to their full potential.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
Another bill introduced by Friedman, AB 1573, would have prohibited nonfunctional grass at new or renovated non-residential developments, and would have required more native plants for those properties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
Since mutations are random nucleotide changes, most of them are harmful or lethal, coding into existence nonfunctional enzymes.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
