AWL Sublist 1 · Academic Word

function

/ˈfʌŋkʃən/ Syllables: ˈfunc·tion

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

The purpose or role that something has; to operate or work as intended.

Synonyms

purpose role operation

Antonyms

None available

Translations

function in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

وظيفة، مهمة

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

الغرض أو الدور الذي يؤديه شيء ما، أو أن يعمل الشيء كما هو متوقع.

Easy Explanation

The function of something is what it does or its purpose. The function of the heart is to pump blood. A system that functions well works as expected.

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Memory TipFunction comes from Latin 'fungi' meaning to perform — what something performs is its function.

Contextual Examples

The main function of the immune system is to protect the body from infection.

Democratic institutions can only function effectively if citizens actively participate.

The study examines the social function of language in different cultural communities.

Word Families & Pronunciation