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non-functional

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/nɒnˈfʌŋkʃənl/ · non-func-tion-al

not performing or functioning as intended.

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Meanings

adjectivetechnical

not performing or functioning as intended.

جس کا کام کرنا یا فعالی طور پر عمل نہ کرنا۔

غیر فعال

ghair fa'al

Synonyms

inactive ineffective uselessغیر فعالبے کارناکارہ

Antonyms

functional operational effectiveفعالعملیموثر

Common Collocations

non-functional requirements
non-functional testing
non-functional components

Example Sentences

The device was declared non-functional after the tests.

آلہ کو جانچ کے بعد غیر فعال قرار دیا گیا۔

Aala ko jaanch ke baad ghair fa'al qarar diya gaya.

Many non-functional aspects of the architecture were overlooked.

معماری کے کئی غیر فعال پہلو نظرانداز کر دیے گئے۔

Me'maari ke kai ghair fa'al pehlu nazarandaaz kar diye gaye.

The software is non-functional due to several bugs.

سوفٹ ویئر کئی بگز کی وجہ سے غیر فعال ہے۔

Software kai bugs ki wajah se ghair fa'al hai.

Easily Confused With

nonfunctional:Nonfunctional can refer to a broader concept, which might include functional aspects that are less effective.

Word Family

function

nounفعالیت

functional

adjectiveفعال

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' as 'not' functioning.

Imagine a broken machine that isn't working.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "functional" — relating to the way in which something works

First known use: 20th century

The prefix 'non-' added to 'functional' denotes the absence of a function or purpose.