FUNCTION
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Function.
How to pronounce function:
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Function - as a noun
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
map7mapping14mathematical functionsingle-valued functionHypernyms (Closely Related)
mathematical relationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
multinomial15polynomial17expansion18inverse function
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kronecker deltametric10metric functiontransformation19isometry13operator10circular functiontrigonometric functionthreshold functionexponential20exponential functionlinear functiononto functionsurjection19surjective functionhomothecyhomothety
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What something is used for
Example: "The function of an auger is to bore holes"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
purpose11role4use3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
usefulness13utility10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Example: "The function of a teacher"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
office14part6role4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
duty8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A relation such that one thing is dependent on another
Example: "Height is a function of age"
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony
Example: "It was a black-tie function"
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people
Example: "The party was quite an affair"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affair12occasion12social functionsocial occasionHypernyms (Closely Related)
social eventHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
procedure14routine7subprogram17subroutine12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
computer softwarepackage16software14software packagesoftware programsoftware systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Function - as a verb
Perform as expected when applied
Example: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go3operate9run3work11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
malfunction18Serve a purpose, role, or function
Example: "The tree stump serves as a table"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serve8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
answer9do3serve8suffice15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
Example: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
officiate17Example Sentences
"The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body."
"I'm not sure what the function of this machine is."
"The main function of a computer keyboard is inputting text."
"The function of the CEO is to oversee the company's operations."
"The function of a brake is to stop the vehicle."
Word Game Points
Is FUNCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, function is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FUNCTION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is FUNCTION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, function is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFUNCTION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is FUNCTION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, function is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFUNCTION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
