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functionthe purpose or role that something has in a particular situation

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the purpose or role that something has in a particular situation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

Korean meaning: 기능, 역할

Korean pronunciation: 펑크-션 (강세: 펑크)

Example Sentences

  • My brain doesn't function before I have my morning coffee.
  • The function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold, not to be a very expensive paperweight.
  • The remote control has lost its primary function and now serves as a cat toy.

function

NOUN

//ˈfʌŋkʃən//

the purpose or role that something has in a particular situation

function concept
💡 Concept

Each part has its specific function

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function rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When the junction loses its function, everything falls to dysfunction!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfʌŋkʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootfunct
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'functio' meaning 'performance' or 'execution,' derived from 'fungi' meaning 'to perform' or 'to execute.' The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.

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🎵Rhyme

junctionconjunctiondysfunction
junction
conjunction
dysfunction

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My brain doesn't function before I have my morning coffee.

😄 Fun example

The function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold, not to be a very expensive paperweight.

😄 Fun example

The remote control has lost its primary function and now serves as a cat toy.

The liver has many important functions in the human body.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

rolepurposeoperationworkduty

Antonyms

malfunctiondysfunctionfailure

Related

functionalfunctioningfunctionalityfunctionary