Functional
Functional adjective - Designed for or capable of a particular function or use.
Usage example: functional architecture
Structural and functional are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Structural" instead an adjective "Functional".
Structural
Structural adjective - Affecting or involved in structure or construction.
Usage example: structural damage
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Synonyms for Structural
Functional and structural are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functional" instead an adjective "Structural".
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- They have structural and functional abnormalities in their amygdala, the deep part of the brain responsible for generating emotions, and certain regions of their prefrontal cortex, which is involved in learning and the processing of higher emotions such as Empathy.
Source: Analysis / The Sociopath
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