Functioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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functioned

 

[ ˈfʌŋkʃənd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Functioned refers to the action of operating or working in a particular way. It describes how something performs its intended purpose or role, often within a specific system or context.

Synonyms

operated, performed, ran, worked.

Examples of usage

  • The machine functioned smoothly during the test.
  • She functioned effectively as a team leader.
  • The software functioned as expected after the update.
  • The organ functioned properly after the treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "functioned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 funcionou

🇮🇳 कार्य किया

🇩🇪 funktionierte

🇮🇩 berfungsi

🇺🇦 функціонував

🇵🇱 działał

🇯🇵 機能した

🇫🇷 fonctionné

🇪🇸 funcionó

🇹🇷 işledi

🇰🇷 작동했다

🇸🇦 عملت

🇨🇿 fungoval

🇸🇰 fungoval

🇨🇳 运作了

🇸🇮 deloval

🇮🇸 virkaði

🇰🇿 жұмыс істеді

🇬🇪 მუშაობდა

🇦🇿 işlədi

🇲🇽 funcionó

Etymology

The term 'function' originates from the Latin word 'functio', which means 'performance' or 'execution'. It was adopted into Middle English as 'function' around the late 14th century, denoting a result of an action or a role within a specific context. The evolution of the word reflects its application in various fields, including mathematics, where it describes a relation between sets that associates every input to a single output. By the late 19th century, 'functioned' emerged as the past tense form of 'function', expanding its use in everyday language to denote the act of performing a specific role or task.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,118, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.