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bodily function — noun an organic process that takes place in the body (Freq. 1) respiratory activity • Syn: ↑bodily process, ↑body process, ↑activity • Derivationally related forms: ↑active (fo … Useful english dictionary
bodily function — bodily functions N COUNT A person s bodily functions are the normal physical processes that regularly occur in their body, particularly the ability to urinate and defecate. The child was not able to speak, walk properly or control bodily… … English dictionary
bodily function — noun The excretory functions of an organism, usually referring to feces and urine … Wiktionary
bodily — I adjective carnal, corporal, corporeal, corporeous, corporeus, de facto, embodied, existent, existing, human, incarnate, living, manifest, material, materiate, natural, organic, palpable, perceptible, physical, solid, somatic, somatical, tactile … Law dictionary
bodily process — noun an organic process that takes place in the body respiratory activity • Syn: ↑body process, ↑bodily function, ↑activity • Derivationally related forms: ↑active (for: ↑activity) … Useful english dictionary
function — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 purpose/special duty of sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ important, useful, valuable ▪ critical, crucial, essential, key, vital … Collocations dictionary
function — n. characteristic action 1) to fulfill, perform a function 2) a grammatical function 3) the bodily functions mathematical correspondence 4) an exponential; inverse; linear; trigonometric function social event 5) to attend a function 6) an annual; … Combinatory dictionary
function — 01. The [function] of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. 02. The power station should be fully [functional] by the end of the year. 03. What exactly is the [function] of this machine over here? 04. I really can t [function] if I don… … Grammatical examples in English
function — I UK [ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms function : singular function plural functions *** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the job that something is designed to do The function of advertising is to create a unique image for your company. perform a… … English dictionary
function — I. noun Etymology: Latin function , functio performance, from fungi to perform; probably akin to Sanskrit bhuṅkte he enjoys Date: 1533 1. professional or official position ; occupation 2. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted … New Collegiate Dictionary
function — func|tion1 W1S3 [ˈfʌŋkʃən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: functio, from fungi to perform ] 1.) [U and C] the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does perform/fulfil a function ▪ In your new job you will perform… … Dictionary of contemporary English
