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function

work

Related forms: function · 17 words in this dictionary

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17 words

(of a machine or piece of equipment) to fail to work normally or correctly.

mal+function

Shared component: function · work

a failure to work or operate normally or properly.

dys+function

Shared component: function · work

In a way that relates to the purpose something is designed for or the way it works.

function+al+ly

Shared component: function · work

The idea that the most important aspect of something, especially a social institution or the human mind, is the function it performs.

function+al+ism

Shared component: function · work

Relating to or based on the theory that the function of something, especially a social or cultural practice, is the key to its existence or importance.

function+al+ist

Shared component: function · work

The range of functions that a computer, system, or piece of software can perform.

function+al+ity

Shared component: function · work

Not having a particular function or not working correctly.

non+function+al

Shared component: function · work

not operating normally or correctly

mal+function+ing

Shared component: function · work

having or able to perform several different functions.

multi+function+al

Shared component: function · work

The condition or quality of being dysfunctional; impaired or abnormal functioning.

dys+function+ality

Shared component: function · work

functionalExtended relation

Designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive or decorative.

function+al

Extended relation: function · work

functionaryExtended relation

A person who has to perform official functions or duties; an official, especially one who is more concerned with administrative routine than with policy or ideas.

function+ary

Extended relation: function · work

functioningExtended relation

Working or operating in a normal or satisfactory way.

funct+ion+ing

Extended relation: function · work

non-functioningExtended relation

Not working or operating as intended; inoperative.

non+function+ing

Extended relation: function · work

cross-functionalExtended relation

Involving or representing different departments or areas of specialization within an organization.

cross+function+al

Extended relation: function · work

well-functioningExtended relation

Operating or working in an efficient and satisfactory way.

well+function+ing

Extended relation: function · work