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funzionante

working, functioning

adjective foon-tsyoh-NAHN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Funzionante is the present participle of funzionare used as an adjective meaning 'in working order.' It should not be confused with funzionale (functional/practical). A device that is funzionante simply works; one that is funzionale is well-designed for its purpose.

Examples

"Il vecchio motore è ancora funzionante."

Natural Translation

The old engine is still working.

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