Medical Definition of functional. 1a: of, connected with, or being a functionâcompare structural 1b: affecting physiological or psychological functions but not organic structure functional heart disease a functional psychosisâcompare organic 1b. 2: performing or able to perform a regular function.
Known for Four Apostles woodcuts, engravings and Melencolia interest in Italian concepts Albrecht Altdorfer German painter, engraver, and architect of the Renaissance. Regarded to be the main representative of the so-called Danube School setting biblical and historical subjects against landscape backgrounds of expressive colors.
After visiting an Acme store in Philadelphia (currently a supermarket chain owned by Albertsons), Albrecht soon renamed his small corner grocery store Acme. He also changed his business to conduct cash-only sales. More Acme Cash Stores soon opened around the Akron area, reaching 40 locations by 1918.