funktionalis
Funktionalis is a term with varying meanings depending on the context, but it generally relates to functionality or being functional. In some philosophical discussions, it can refer to a view that analyzes mental states in terms of their functional role rather than their intrinsic nature. This functionalist perspective suggests that what makes something a mental state is what it does, its causal relations to sensory inputs, other mental states, and behavioral outputs.
In architectural and design contexts, "funktionalis" emphasizes practicality and utility. A functionalist design prioritizes the purpose
The concept can also appear in discussions of language or systems. For instance, in linguistics, a "funktionalis"