- noting or relating to a person with a disability, chronic illness, or mental health issue who is able to fulfill more activities of daily living than others with the same condition: Psychiatrists called their child high-functioning during the autism assessment.It can be difficult for loved ones to spot the signs of high-functioning alcoholism.
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