Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

parafunctional

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: para-func-tion-al
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Related to a parafunction (abnormal body movement).

adj

Relating to a form of design incorporating unconventional features beyond the normal functionality.

Etymology

From para- + functional.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: para

Questions

What does parafunctional mean?: Related to a parafunction (abnormal body movement).
Where does parafunctional come from?: From para- + functional.

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