Function vs. Versatile
Function and Versatile Definitions
Function
A person's role or occupation
In my function as chief editor.
Versatile
Capable of doing many things competently.
Function
(Biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part
The heart's function is to pump blood.
Versatile
Having varied uses or serving many functions
"The most versatile of vegetables is the tomato" (Craig Claiborne).
Function
(Computers) A procedure within an application.
Versatile
Variable or inconstant; changeable
A versatile temperament.
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Function
An official ceremony or a formal social occasion
Disliked attending receptions and other company functions.
Versatile
(Biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions, as the loosely attached anthers of certain flowers.
Function
Something closely related to another thing and dependent on it for its existence, value, or significance
Growth is a function of nutrition.
Versatile
Capable of doing many things competently.
Function
A variable so related to another that for each value assumed by one there is a value determined for the other.
Versatile
Having varied uses or many functions.
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Function
A rule of correspondence between two sets such that there is exactly one element in the second set assigned to each element in the first set. Also called mapping.
Versatile
Changeable or inconstant.
Function
To have or perform a function; serve
Functioned as ambassador.
Versatile
(biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.
Function
To deal with or overcome the challenges of everyday life
For weeks after his friend's funeral he simply could not function.
Versatile
(gay slang) Capable of taking either a penetrative (top) or receptive (bottom) role in anal sex.
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Function
What something does or is used for.
Versatile
(BDSM) Being a switch; capable of taking either a dominant or a submissive role.
Function
A professional or official position.
Versatile
Capable of being turned round.
Function
An official or social occasion.
Versatile
Liable to be turned in opinion; changeable; variable; unsteady; inconstant; as, a versatile disposition.
Function
Something which is dependent on or stems from another thing; a result or concomitant.
Versatile
Turning with ease from one thing to another; readily applied to a new task, or to various subjects; many-sided; as, versatile genius; a versatile politician.
Conspicuous among the youths of high promise . . . was the quick and versatile [Charles] Montagu.
Function
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Versatile
Capable of turning; freely movable; as, a versatile anther, which is fixed at one point to the filament, and hence is very easily turned around; a versatile toe of a bird.
Function
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain. Category:en:Functions
Versatile
(used of persons) having many skills
Function
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Versatile
Having great diversity or variety;
His various achievements are impressive
His vast and versatile erudition
Function
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Versatile
Changeable or inconstant;
Versatile moods
Function
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Versatile
Competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another;
A versatile writer
Function
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Versatile
Able to move freely in all directions;
An owl's versatile toe can move backward and forward
An insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterally
A versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind
Function
(intransitive) To have a function.
Function
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Function
The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; performance.
Function
The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
Function
The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul, or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind.
As the mind opens, and its functions spread.
Function
The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.
Tradesmen . . . going about their functions.
The malady which made him incapable of performing hisregal functions.
Function
A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
Function
A religious ceremony, esp. one particularly impressive and elaborate.
Every solemn function' performed with the requirements of the liturgy.
Function
A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, esp. one somewhat formal.
This function, which is our chief social event.
Function
To execute or perform a function; to transact one's regular or appointed business.
Function
A mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Function
What something is used for;
The function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Function
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
The function of a teacher
The government must do its part
Play its role
Function
A relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
Height is a function of age
Price is a function of supply and demand
Function
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
It was a black-tie function
Function
A vaguely specified social event;
The party was quite an affair
An occasion arranged to honor the president
A seemingly endless round of social functions
Function
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Function
Perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in
Does this old car still run well?
This old radio doesn't work anymore
Function
Serve a purpose, role, or function;
The tree stump serves as a table
The female students served as a control group
This table would serve very well
His freedom served him well
The table functions as a desk
Function
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
His wife officiated as his private secretary
