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Rimma Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Non-functional clothing?

Hello there,

What is the meaning of Non-functional clothing and can anyone give me some examples of it, plz?

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Functional clothing provides the human body protection against weather — strong sunlight, extreme heat or cold, and precipitation — also protection against insects, noxious chemicals, weapons, and contact with abrasive substances. In sum, clothing protects against anything that might injure the naked human body. Non-functional clothing would be the opposite, I believe.

— JohnParis

  • Functional clothing provides the human body protection against weather — strong sunlight, extreme heat or cold, and precipitation — also protection against insects, noxious chemicals, weapons, and contact with abrasive substances.
  • In sum, clothing protects against anything that might injure the naked human body.
  • Non-functional clothing would be the opposite, I believe.
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Functional clothing provides the human body protection against weather — strong sunlight, extreme heat or cold, and precipitation — also protection against insects, noxious chemicals, weapons, and contact with abrasive substances. In sum, clothing protects against anything that might injure the naked human body.
Non-functional clothing would be the opposite, I believe.
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An overall, a boiler suit, a wetsuit and hiking boots are examples of functional clothing. They serve a particular purpose.

A ballgown, tuxedo, high-heeled shoes and miniskirt are non-functional clothes, but decorative.

Rover

EDIT: JP's answer is better than mine.
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