Functionless

/ˈfʌŋkʃənləs/ adjective

Definition

Without purpose, use, or function; serving no practical purpose.

Etymology

From function plus the suffix -less (Old English -leas, meaning 'without'). The suffix creates adjectives meaning absence of the preceding noun.

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Marie Kondo uses this concept religiously—'Does it spark joy?' really means 'Is it functionless decoration?'—making this word a cornerstone of modern minimalist philosophy.

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