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executive functions

executive functions is the plural of executive function.

Meaning of executive function

Noun

executive function (plural executive functions)

  1. Any of the cerebral processes that enable a person to expend willpower for the sake of completing tasks.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see executive, function.

Questions about executive functions

What is executive functions the plural of?
Executive functions is the plural of executive function.

Words near executive functions in the dictionary

  1. executive ego function
  2. executive ego functions
  3. executive fallout
  4. executive flu
  5. executive function
  6. executive functions
  7. executive mansion
  8. executive mansions
  9. executive officer
  10. executive officers
  11. executive order

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