# functional vs functions

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### functional
*adjective · IPA /ˈfʌŋkt͡ʃənəl/ · frequency rank #4,761*
In good working order.

### functions
*noun · IPA /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/ · frequency rank #2,998*
plural of function

## Source
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