fonctioneel

Fonctioneel is a Dutch adjective that translates to "functional" in English. It describes something that serves a practical purpose or performs a specific task effectively. In a general sense, something fonctioneel is useful and works as intended.

The term can be applied in various contexts. In design, a fonctioneel object prioritizes usability and purpose over purely aesthetic considerations, although it can also be visually appealing. For instance, a well-designed chair is both comfortable and structurally sound, making it fonctioneel. In technology, a piece of software or hardware is fonctioneel if it operates correctly and fulfills its intended features. A bug-free application that performs its designated tasks is considered fonctioneel.

In a broader sense, fonctioneel can also refer to something that contributes to a larger system or process. For example, in an organization, an employee might have a specific fonctioneel role, meaning their job contributes to the overall operation of the company. The word emphasizes utility, efficiency, and the ability to perform a given function. It is the opposite of something that is ornamental, non-essential, or not working properly.