Functioning
11 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Operating or working in a proper or particular way. Describes something that is performing its intended purpose or fulfilling its designated role.
“The system is functioning normally after the software update was installed.”
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Antonyms
malfunctioning
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Wordle
Contains three N's and two U's. Watch for the pattern FUNC and the -TIONING ending.
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points base value. The F (4 points) and C (3 points) offer good scoring potential.
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