Hyphenation of FUNCtion

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word FUNCtion? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

FUNC-tion

Definitions of FUNCtion:

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 Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
3.
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
The function of a teacher The government must do its part Play its role
4.
A relation such that one thing is dependent on another
Height is a function of age Price is a function of supply and demand
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 An occasion arranged to honor the president A seemingly endless round of social functions
7.
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
8.
Perform as expected when applied
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in Does this old car still run well? This old radio doesn't work anymore
9.
Serve a purpose, role, or function
The tree stump serves as a table The female students served as a control group This table would serve very well His freedom served him well The table functions as a desk
10.
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
His wife officiated as his private secretary

Synonyms of FUNCtion:

nounmathematical function, mathematical relation
noun purpose, role, use, utility, usefulness
noun office, part, role, duty
noun relation
nounsocial gathering, social affair
noun affair, occasion, social occasion, social function, social event
noun routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, software, software system, software package, package
verb work, operate, go, run
verb serve, suffice, do, answer, serve
verb officiate, serve

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