1. Fit or ready for use or service; SYN. usable, useable, in working order, operable, operational.
2. Relating to or based on function especially as opposed to structure or esthetics.
3. Designed for or capable of a particular function or use.
4. Designed for or adapted to a function or use.
5. (Pathology) Involving or affecting function rather than physiology.
(Werkzeug) Zweckmäßig, gut zu handhaben (Werkzeug, Gegenstand, Verfahren).
(Person) Geschickt, findig (Person).
(allgemein) Auf Praxis beruhend, in der Praxis, in Wirklichkeit; Ggs.: theoretisch.