Meaning & use
Functionally
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In a way that relates to practical use or purpose, rather than appearance or theory.
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The two products are functionally identical, even though they look completely different.
The old bridge is functionally obsolete and can no longer support modern traffic loads.
A note on using this word
Often used to distinguish real-world performance from superficial or nominal differences, as in 'functionally equivalent.'
Words with a similar meaning
practicallyoperationally
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