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1. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] (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
- expansion
- mapping
- metric function
- mathematical function
- Kronecker delta
- inverse function
- isometry
- operator
- threshold function
- exponential function
- multinomial
- polynomial
- metric
- trigonometric function
- map
- circular function
- exponential
- single-valued function
- mathematical relation
Antonyms
- front
- back
- left
- right
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
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Rhymes with Function
- conjunction
- compunction
- injunction
- junction
How do you pronounce function?
Pronounce function as ˈfəŋkʃən.
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How do you spell function? Is it funtion ?
A common misspelling of function is funtion
Sentences with function
1. Noun, singular or mass
The function of a pull chain switch is to solve a single problem.
Quotes about function
1. This I conceive to be the chemical function of humor: to change the character of our thought.
- Lin Yutang
2. I did the 'Bionic Woman,' which of course had a lot of humor in it, and that was really a function of a lot of the ad-libbing and the things that I did in it.
- Lindsay Wagner
3. The chief function of the city is to convert power into form, energy into culture, dead matter into the living symbols of art, biological reproduction into social creativity.
- Lewis Mumford
2. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] what something is used for.
Synonyms
- use
- raison d'etre
- functional
- purpose
- nonfunctional
- role
- utility
Antonyms
- functional
- uselessness
- inutility
- strengthening
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
3. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
Synonyms
- part
- lieu
- duty
- stead
- capacity
- portfolio
- office
- role
- hat
- position
- second fiddle
Antonyms
- extraordinary
- source program
- object program
- unbox
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
4. function
verb. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] perform as expected when applied.
Synonyms
- serve
- run
- double
- operate
- work
- go
- service
- roll
Antonyms
- outside
- inside
- middle
- end
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
5. function
verb. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] serve a purpose, role, or function.
Synonyms
- answer
- serve
- prelude
- act as
- do
- service
Antonyms
- beginning
- join
- connect
- attach
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
6. function
verb. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
Synonyms
- officiate
Antonyms
- downgrade
- divest
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
7. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
Synonyms
- utility routine
- software system
- procedure
- routine
- service routine
- reusable routine
- subroutine
- recursive routine
- program
- library routine
- tracing routine
- programme
- computer software
- cataloged procedure
- random number generator
- executive routine
- computer programme
- subprogram
- computer program
- package
- software package
- contingency procedure
- software
- software program
Antonyms
- weakening
- contraction
- decrease
- deflation
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
8. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] a relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
Antonyms
- disarrange
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
9. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] a formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
Synonyms
- social affair
Antonyms
- nonobservance
- inattention
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)
10. function
noun. ['ˈfʌŋkʃən'] a vaguely specified social event.
Synonyms
- fundraiser
- affair
- occasion
- photo op
- photo opportunity
- ceremonial
- celebration
- party
- ceremonial occasion
- social event
- ceremony
- observance
- jubilation
- sleepover
- social occasion
Antonyms
- nondriver
- unrhythmical
- informal
- nonconformity
Etymology
- function (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- fonction (French)