Functional
Functional adjective - Designed for or capable of a particular function or use.
Usage example: functional architecture
Ornamental is an antonym for functional.
Ornamental
Ornamental adjective - Serving to add beauty.
Usage example: the trim on Victorian houses is sometimes elaborately ornamental
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Synonyms for Ornamental
Functional is an antonym for ornamental.
Both words in one sentence
- Clothing can be functional or ornamental.
Source: Killer Outfit -
He may come off as one sometimes, such as when he calls Mellie "ornamental, not functional" (in other words, useless) or lambastes Frankie Vargas' rival education bill.
Source: Series / Scandal
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