function

/fˈʌŋkʃən/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. (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)
2. what something is used for
   “the function of an auger is to bore holes”
3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
   “the function of a teacher”
4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
   “height is a function of age”
5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
   “it was a black-tie function”
6. a vaguely specified social event
   “the party was quite an affair”
7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

verb

1. perform as expected when applied
   “The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in”
2. serve a purpose, role, or function
   “The tree stump serves as a table”
3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
   “His wife officiated as his private secretary”

Synonyms for function

• mathematical function
• single-valued function
• map
• mapping
• purpose
• role
• use
• office
• part
• affair
• occasion
• social occasion
• social function
• routine
• subroutine
• subprogram
• procedure
• work
• operate
• go
• run
• serve
• officiate

Antonyms of function

• malfunction

Words that rhyme with function

• conjunction
• junction
• injunction
• malfunction
• compunction
• dysfunction