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functioning

 

[ ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)nɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

the psychological capacity to remain or become self-reliant and competent in the face of life's challenges

Synonyms

operation, performance, working

Examples of usage

  • She showed a high level of functioning despite the difficult circumstances.
  • The therapy aimed to improve the patient's level of functioning.
Context #2 | Verb

in general

performing or operating in a proper, usual, or expected way

Synonyms

operating, performing, working

Examples of usage

  • The machine is functioning properly now.
  • The team needs to ensure that all systems are functioning smoothly.

Translations

Translations of the word "functioning" in other languages:

🇵🇹 funcionamento

🇮🇳 संचालन

🇩🇪 Funktionieren

🇮🇩 berfungsi

🇺🇦 функціонування

🇵🇱 funkcjonowanie

🇯🇵 機能

🇫🇷 fonctionnement

🇪🇸 funcionamiento

🇹🇷 işleyiş

🇰🇷 작동

🇸🇦 تشغيل

🇨🇿 fungování

🇸🇰 fungovanie

🇨🇳 运行

🇸🇮 delovanje

🇮🇸 starfsemi

🇰🇿 жұмыс істеу

🇬🇪 ფუნქციონირება

🇦🇿 işləmək

🇲🇽 funcionamiento

Etymology

The word 'functioning' originates from the Old French word 'fonction', which is derived from the Latin word 'functio' meaning 'performance' or 'execution'. The term has been used in various fields such as psychology, engineering, and biology to describe the operation or performance of something.

See also: dysfunction, dysfunctional, functional, functionality, functionally, functionaries, functionary, functions, malfunction, malfunctions, misfunction, multifunctional, multifunctionality, nonfunctional, perfunctory.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,361, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.