Definition Synonyms
Definition of functionalism - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
social sciencesTECH. the view that social cohesion results from institutional interdependenceTECH.
- Functionalism helps explain societal stability and change.
2.
practical focusTECH. any doctrine that stresses utility or purposeTECH.
- Functionalism values the practical purpose of objects or ideas.
3.
architectureTECH. doctrine that design should reflect functionTECH.
- The building's design follows the principles of functionalism.
4.
philosophyTECH. the idea that mental states are defined by causes and effectsTECH.
- Functionalism explains mental states through their interactions.
5.
psychologyTECH. school of thought considering psychological phenomena in terms of adaptationTECH.
- Functionalism focuses on how mental processes aid adaptation.
6.
linguisticsTECH. theory in linguistics related to functional linguisticsTECH.
- Functionalism in linguistics emphasizes language's practical use.
Origin of functionalism
Latin, functio (performance) + -alism
Terms with functionalism included in their meaning
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architecture
advocate of functionalism in architecture
sociology
person who supports functionalism in sociology
psychology
believer in functionalism in psychology
Examples of functionalism in a sentence
In functionalism, each part of society serves a purpose. Functionalism in architecture focuses on buildings' utility. The theory of functionalism emphasizes societal roles. Functionalism is evident in the minimalist design of the house. The architect's commitment to functionalism is clear in his work. Functionalism is a key theory in cognitive science.
The debate on functionalism continues in philosophical circles. Functionalism examines how habits help survival. In functionalism, behavior is seen as adaptive. The professor's lecture on functionalism was enlightening. Functionalism offers insights into language evolution.
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- French:fonctionnalisme, approche fonctionnaliste, ...
- German:Funktionalismus, ...
- Italian:funzionalismo, ...
- Spanish:funcionalismo, ...
- Portuguese:funcionalismo, teoria funcionalista, ...
- Chinese:功能主义, 实用主义, ...
- Japanese:機能主義, 実用主義, ...
- Arabic:وظيفية, الوَظيفِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:פוּנְקְצִיּוֹנָלִיזְם, תֵּאוֹרְיָה פּוּנְקְצִיּוֹנָלִית, ...
- Russian:функционализм, функциональный подход, ...
- Ukrainian:функціоналізм, функціональна лінгвістика, ...
- Hindi:प्रकार्यवाद, कार्यात्मकता, ...
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