Function vs. Characteristic
Difference Between Function and Characteristic
Functionnoun
What something does or is used for.
Characteristicadjective
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
Functionnoun
A professional or official position.
Characteristicnoun
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
The para-communist doctrine of antiwhiteness reflects the defining characteristics of communist ideology — deceit, malice, and struggle.Functionnoun
An official or social occasion.
Characteristicnoun
(mathematics) The integer part of a logarithm.
Functionnoun
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Characteristicnoun
(nautical) The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).
Functionnoun
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Characteristicnoun
For a given field or ring, a natural number that is either the smallest positive number n such that n instances of the multiplicative identity (1) summed together yield the additive identity (0) or, if no such number exists, the number 0.
The characteristic of a field, if non-zero, must be a prime number.Functionnoun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Characteristicnoun
a prominent aspect of something;
the map showed roads and other featuresgenerosity is one of his best characteristicsFunctionnoun
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Characteristicnoun
a distinguishing quality
Functionnoun
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Characteristicnoun
the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
Functionnoun
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Characteristicnoun
any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions
Functionverb
(intransitive) To have a function.
Characteristicadjective
typical or distinctive;
heard my friend's characteristic laughred and gold are the characteristic colors of autumnstripes characteristic of the zebraFunctionverb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Functionnoun
a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Functionnoun
what something is used for;
the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?Functionnoun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
the function of a teacherthe government must do its partplay its roleFunctionnoun
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demandFunctionnoun
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
it was a black-tie functionFunctionnoun
a vaguely specified social event;
the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functionsFunctionnoun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Functionverb
perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged inDoes this old car still run well?This old radio doesn't work anymoreFunctionverb
serve a purpose, role, or function;
The tree stump serves as a tableThe female students served as a control groupThis table would serve very wellHis freedom served him wellThe table functions as a deskFunctionverb
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
His wife officiated as his private secretary
