Function vs. Versatile
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.
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.
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 eruditionFunctionnoun
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Versatileadjective
changeable or inconstant;
versatile moodsFunctionverb
(intransitive) To have a function.
Versatileadjective
competent in many areas and able to turn with ease from one thing to another;
a versatile writerFunctionverb
(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 windFunctionnoun
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
