function (n)
purpose (n)
role (n)
use (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 07
def what something is used for
examples the function of an auger is to bore holes
ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Outgoing links
Hypernym utility, usefulness
Derivationally related form function → function
Attribute functional; nonfunctional
Hyponym raison d'etre
Incoming links
Attribute functional; nonfunctional
Pertainym (pertains to noun) functional → function
Hyponym utility, usefulness
Hypernym raison d'etre
Derivationally related form function → function

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