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official vs functionary

functionary vs official

official and functionary both are nouns.

official is an adjective but functionary is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
official Yes Yes No No
functionary Yes No No No
As nouns, official and functionary are synonyms defined as:
  • official and functionary: a worker who holds or is invested with an office
official (noun) functionary (noun)
someone who administers the rules of a game or sport a worker who holds or is invested with an office
a worker who holds or is invested with an office
official (adjective) functionary (adjective)
having official authority or sanction
of or relating to an office
verified officially
(of a church) given official status as a national or state institution
conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
Difference between official and functionary

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