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Synonyms for Function

25 synonyms1 antonyms10 definitions2 syllablesF A H 1 N G K S H A H 0 N

Top synonyms for “function”: affair, go, map, mapping, mathematical function, occasion, office, officiate, and 17 more below.

Definitions

(noun)the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
“the function of a teacher”
(noun)what something is used for
“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
(noun)a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
(noun)a vaguely specified social event
“the party was quite an affair”
(noun)a formal or official social gathering or ceremony
“it was a black-tie function”
(noun)a relation such that one thing is dependent on another
“height is a function of age”
(noun)(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)
(verb)perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
“His wife officiated as his private secretary”
(verb)perform as expected when applied
“The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in”
(verb)serve a purpose, role, or function
“The tree stump serves as a table”

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).

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Antonyms — opposite of Function

malfunction

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What is another word for "function"?

Common synonyms for "function" include affair, go, map, mapping, mathematical function, occasion. Our thesaurus lists 25 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.

What is the opposite of "function"?

Antonyms for "function" include malfunction. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.

What does "function" mean?

the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group Example: "the function of a teacher"

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