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functioneth

functioneth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of function.

Meaning of function

Verb

function (third-person singular simple present functions, present participle functioning, simple past and past participle functioned)

  1. (intransitive) To have a function.
    Synonyms:
    officiate, serve
  2. (intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
    • Although the laying workers functioned in a queenlike manner, they were unable to suppress ovarian development as effectively as the queen.1991, Kenneth G Ross, Robert W Matthews, The social biology of wasps
    Synonyms:
    go, operate, run, work
    Antonyms:
    malfunction

See all 13 meanings of function

Origin of functioneth

function + -eth

Questions about functioneth

What is functioneth the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Functioneth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of function.

Words near functioneth in the dictionary

  1. functionate
  2. functionated
  3. functionates
  4. functionating
  5. functioned
  6. functioneth
  7. functionhood
  8. functioning
  9. functioning time
  10. functioning times
  11. functionings

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