Functionating

/ˈfʌŋkʃəneɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of functionate; operating or performing a function.

Etymology

Present participle (-ing form) of the rare verb functionate, which derives from function plus -ate.

Kelly Says

In proper English, we'd almost never say 'the system is functionating'—we'd say 'is functioning.' This word exists in dictionaries but sounds awkwardly redundant to native speakers.

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