Functional
Functional adjective - Being in effective operation.
Physical and functional are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Physical" instead an adjective "Functional".
Physical
Physical adjective - Of or relating to the human body.
Functional and physical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functional" instead an adjective "Physical".
Both words in one sentence
- The cosmology of the Dark Souls universe has three Physical Gods holding three of the original Lord Souls, and at least one of them became a functional God Emperor and, after succumbing to the Undead Curse, the Final Boss.
Source: Physical Religion -
In a rare realistic treatment, this combined with the physical trauma he suffered earlier in his life leaves him a barely functional cripple.
Source: Literature / Otherland -
The Klingons are tough, proud warriors, renowned for having 3 spines, two hearts, and enough raw physical power to make melee weapons somewhat functional in a raygun future.
Source: Fighter, Mage, Thief
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