Definitions
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Word origin
From Middle French function, from Old French fonction, from Latin functiō (“performance, execution”), from functus, perfect participle of fungor (“to perform, execute, discharge”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰewg- (“to enjoy”).
Used in a sentence
“Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.”
“Our hotel is hosting a function for all the warehouse workers on the night of April 18.”
“Though most of the cases here cover European encounters with non-Europeans, it is not the intention of the book to give the impression that genocide is a function of European colonialism and imperialism alone.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Purpose served”8 letters
02“Purpose or use”8 letters
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