English · Science & Technology
function
/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/
[/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/]
the purpose of something
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A function is the special purpose or job that something does. In biology, each organ has a function.
Example
State the function of the heart in the human body.
State the function of the heart in the human body.
Etymology
From Latin 'functio' meaning a performance or execution.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in biology exams asking what a part does.