What is another word for Functionless?

Pronunciation: [fˈʌŋkʃənləs] (IPA)

The word "functionless" refers to something that lacks purpose or utility. Synonyms for this term could include words such as useless, idle, worthless, aimless, fruitless, purposeless, inefficient, ineffective, or valueless. Each of these words convey the idea of something that does not serve a practical or beneficial purpose. It could refer to an object, a process, a system or an individual. By using synonyms such as these, individuals can better express their ideas and feelings, to clearly communicate their message to others. These synonyms can help to convey the sense of unproductiveness, and lack of value, associated with the term "functionless".

What are the hypernyms for Functionless?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Functionless

We seem to be led to some hypothesis like this: in dreaming there is mental activity which in the waking state is either Functionless or else below the psycho-physical threshold of sensibility; because much that is subconscious in the non-dream state is in the dream state fully conscious.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
The existing deformities, for example, will have to be corrected, areas of skin removed to relieve Functionless muscles of strain, the body weight appropriately deflected, and the child must be taught to walk with the aid of a support, swinging his limb about, and using it effectively in a correct position.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The characters given to separate 'Eutamias' from Tamias are based only on the absence or presence of the Functionless premolar, and on the colour pattern.
"Genera and Subgenera of Chipmunks"
John A. White

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