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- pronunciation:
- fuhngk
sh
 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the purpose or role that an object or person fulfills or is suited for, or a typical action or activity carried out in fulfillment of a role.
The function of a paper clip is to fasten things together.Listening to the confession of sins is one of the functions of a Catholic priest.- synonyms:
- purpose, role, use
- similar words:
- activity, application, capacity, charge, duty, job, mission, niche, office, perform, place, province, sphere, task
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| definition 2: |
a social or official gathering, usu. elaborate and formal.
He hates attending functions where he has to wear a tuxedo.- synonyms:
- affair, event, occasion, reception
- similar words:
- banquet, celebration, festivity, fete, formal, gala, meeting, party
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| definition 3: |
a factor or quality that is dependent upon one or more other factors or qualities.
Sweetness is a function of the amount of sugar that is added.- synonyms:
- factor
- similar words:
- consequence, contingency, product, result
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| definition 4: |
in grammar, part of speech or grammatical role.
This word's function in the sentence is that of a noun.- synonyms:
- part of speech
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| related words: |
business, capacity, ceremony, intention, occasion, part, work |
adjective + (n.)function
abnormal,
administrative,
aesthetic,
aggregate,
basic,
biological,
bodily,
canonical,
cardiac,
cellular,
cognitive,
crucial,
dual,
ecological,
essential,
governmental,
immune,
impaired,
improved,
judicial,
legitimate,
linear,
mental,
multiple,
narrative,
normal,
objective,
physiological,
primary,
proper,
protective,
pulmonary,
regulatory,
renal,
respiratory,
ritual,
sexual,
social,
specialized,
specific,
standardized,
symbolic,
thyroid,
useful,
vestibular,
visual,
vital
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verb + (n.)function
alter, assign, attend, decrease, differ, disrupt, enhance, fulfil, fulfill, impair, improve, interfere, perform, regulate, restore, serve, vary
noun + (n.)function
brain,
cell,
core,
correlation,
density,
discourse,
ecosystem,
form,
gene,
impairment,
kidney,
liver,
lung,
membership,
motor,
muscle,
nerve,
organ,
output,
probability,
protein,
structure,
transfer,
utility
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
functions, functioning, functioned |
| definition: |
to run or operate, esp. in a manner that is desired or considered normal.
The heart functions by pumping blood.He really can't function since his wife died.The city cannot function without electricity.I don't function well if I don't get enough sleep.- synonyms:
- act, go, operate, run, work
- similar words:
- behave, cope, deal, perform, serve
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| related words: |
operate, respond, ride, take |
adverb + (v.)function
barely, fully
(v.)function
+ adverb
differently, effectively, efficiently, independently, normally, perfectly, primarily, properly, smoothly, successfully
(v.)function
+ noun
capacity, environment, level, manner, setting, society
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| derivations: |
functioning (adj.), functionless (adj.) |
The word function
contains the following part:
funct
Latin
root
that means perform
  Example words:
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