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Synonyms of function

29 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for function is purpose. Other synonyms of function are use, role, part and aim.

Synonyms and similar words for function

nounWhat something does or is used for.

  • aim
  • intention
  • purposeFunction, role.
  • roleThe function or position of something.
  • useA function; a purpose for which something may be employed.

nounA professional or official position.

nounAn official or social occasion.

nounA party.

nounA relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the...

  • mapA function, especially a function satisfying a certain property (e.g. continuity, linearity, etc.; see Usage notes).
  • mappingA function that maps every element of a given mathematical structure (eg: a set) to a unique element of another...
  • mathematical functionSynonym of function (“a relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the...
  • operatorA function or other mapping that carries values defined on a domain into another value or set of values in a defined...
  • transformationThe replacement of the variables in an algebraic expression by their values in terms of another set of variables; a...

nounA routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

  • procedureA subroutine coded to perform a specific task, which is not permitted a return value when distinguished from a function.
  • routineA set of instructions designed to perform a specific task; a subroutine.
  • subprogramA program contained within a larger program.
  • subroutineA section of code, called by the main body of a program, that implements a task.
  • functIn use.

verbTo have a function.

  • officiate
  • serveTo have a given use or purpose; to function for something or to do something.

verbTo carry out a function; to be in action.

  • goTo work or function (properly); to move or perform (as required).
  • operate
  • run
  • workTo function correctly; to act as intended; to achieve the goal designed for.

Opposite of function

verbTo carry out a function; to be in action.

Meaning of function

  1. noun What something does or is used for.
  2. noun A professional or official position.
  3. noun An official or social occasion.

Full definition of function

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Questions about synonyms of function

What is another word for function?
Function has 29 synonyms on Word.ws, such as purpose, use, role, part and aim.
What is the opposite of function?
The opposite of function is malfunction.
What does function mean?
Function means what something does or is used for.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: function (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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