What does FUNCTION mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈfʌŋkʃən/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
13
Words With Friends score
17
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
  2. what something is used for“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
  3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group“the function of a teacher”
  4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another“height is a function of age”
  5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony“it was a black-tie function”
  6. a vaguely specified social event“the party was quite an affair”
  7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

verb

  1. perform as expected when applied“The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

functions14functioned16

Anagrams of FUNCTION

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside FUNCTION

69 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

count7 union5 coin6 font7 icon6 info7 into4unit4 unto4con5 cut5 fit6 fun6 inn3 ion3 not3 nut3 out3 tin3 ton3 if5in2 it2no2 of5on2 ti2 to2un2ut2

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Questions

Is FUNCTION a valid word in word games?

FUNCTION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is FUNCTION worth?

FUNCTION is worth 13 points with Scrabble letter values and 17 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from FUNCTION?

69 other words, including TO, OF, IN and IT.