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Functionally vs Practically - What's the difference?

functionally | practically |

As adverbs the difference between functionally and practically

is that functionally is in a functional manner while practically is in practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.

functionally

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a functional manner.

    • practically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In practice; in effect. Not necessarily officially the case but what actually occurs.
  • Almost completely; almost entirely
  • With respect to practices or a practice.

    • Usage notes

    * Practical-minded is nearly four times as common as practically -minded in books.

    Antonyms

    * impractically