1.
functional; practical; efficient in design or operation
Designed with an emphasis on practical usefulness rather than appearance. Describes things that work well and serve their purpose efficiently.
機能的なデザインだ。
It's a functional design.
Emphasizes practical utility and efficiency in design. Often used to praise products, spaces, or systems that prioritize usability over aesthetics — though the two are not mutually exclusive.
Common collocations
- 機能的なデザイン: functional design
- 機能的な間取り: functional floor plan
- 機能的な服: functional clothing
- 機能的に優れた: functionally superior
Similar words
- 実用的: practical — emphasizes real-world usability
- 合理的: rational, reasonable — emphasizes logical efficiency
- 効率的: efficient — emphasizes doing more with less