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Word: Function
Speech Type: Noun
mid 16th century: from French fonction, from Latin functio(n-), from fungi ‘perform’
ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn
an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing
Short Definition:activity natural to or purpose of person or thing
Examples:- bridges perform the function of providing access across water
- bodily functions
a relation or expression involving one or more variables
Short Definition:relation or expression involving variable
Examples:- the function (bx + c)
a thing dependent on another factor or factors
Short Definition:thing dependent on another factor
Examples:- class shame is a function of social power
a large or formal social event or ceremony
Short Definition:social event or ceremony
Examples:- he was obliged to attend party functions
Word: Function
Speech Type: Verb
ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn
work or operate in a proper or particular way
Short Definition:operate in particular way
Examples:- her liver is functioning normally
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