1. A structure or design that prioritizes practical utility and purpose over aesthetic considerations
The architect chose a functional form for the building that maximized interior space.
O arquiteto escolheu uma forma funcional para o edifício que maximizava o espaço interior.
2. In linguistics, the grammatical or syntactic role of a word or phrase in a sentence
The subject performs a functional form in the sentence structure.
O sujeito desempenha uma forma funcional na estrutura da frase.
3. In mathematics or science, the expression or representation of a relationship between variables
The functional form of the equation reveals the relationship between variables.
A forma funcional da equação revela a relação entre as variáveis.