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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