Function vs. Versatile

Function vs. Versatile — Is There a Difference?
ADVERTISEMENT

Difference Between Function and Versatile

Functionnoun

What something does or is used for.

Versatileadjective

Capable of doing many things competently.

Functionnoun

A professional or official position.

Versatileadjective

Having varied uses or many functions.

Functionnoun

An official or social occasion.

Versatileadjective

Changeable or inconstant.

ADVERTISEMENT

Functionnoun

A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.

Versatileadjective

(biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.

Functionnoun

(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.

Versatileadjective

(BDSM) Being a switch; capable of taking either a dominant or a submissive role.

Functionnoun

(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.

Versatileadjective

(gay slang) Capable of taking both a top and bottom role.

ADVERTISEMENT

Functionnoun

(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.

Versatileadjective

(used of persons) having many skills

Functionnoun

(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.

Versatileadjective

having great diversity or variety;

his various achievements are impressivehis vast and versatile erudition

Functionnoun

(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

Versatileadjective

changeable or inconstant;

versatile moods

Functionverb

(intransitive) To have a function.

Versatileadjective

competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another;

a versatile writer

Functionverb

(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.

Versatileadjective

able to move freely in all directions;

an owl's versatile toe can move backward and forwardan insect's versatile antennae can move up and down or laterallya versatile anther of a flower moves freely in the wind

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 role

Functionnoun

a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;

height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demand

Functionnoun

a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;

it was a black-tie function

Functionnoun

a vaguely specified social event;

the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functions

Functionnoun

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 anymore

Functionverb

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 desk

Functionverb

perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;

His wife officiated as his private secretary