functionalist

func·tion·al·ist

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fuhngk-shuh-nl-ist]
- /ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl ɪst/
- /ˈfʌŋk.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhngk-shuh-nl-ist]
- /ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl ɪst/

Definitions of functionalist word

noun functionalist a person who advocates, or works according to, the principles of functionalism. 1
adjective functionalist of or relating to functionalism. 1
adjective functionalist built or made according to the principles of Functionalism by a person associated with the movement. 1
noun functionalist One who believes in functionalism. 1

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Origin of functionalist

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; functional + -ist

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Parts of speech for Functionalist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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functionalist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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