[ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing
(e.g: bridges perform the function of providing access across water)

- a relation or expression involving one or more variables
(e.g: the function (bx + c))

- a thing dependent on another factor or factors
(e.g: class shame is a function of social power)

- a large or formal social event or ceremony
(e.g: he was obliged to attend party functions)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French fonction, from Latin functio(n-), from fungi ‘perform’

[ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- work or operate in a proper or particular way
(e.g: her liver is functioning normally)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from French fonction, from Latin functio(n-), from fungi ‘perform’