functionalism

ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm
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Translation of functionalism into German

Noun

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social sciences

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the view that social cohesion results from institutional interdependence
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  • Functionalism helps explain societal stability and change.Der Funktionalismus hilft, gesellschaftliche Stabilität und Wandel zu erklären.
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practical focus

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any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose
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  • Functionalism values the practical purpose of objects or ideas.Der Funktionalismus schätzt den praktischen Zweck von Objekten oder Ideen.
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architecture

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doctrine that design should reflect function
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  • The building's design follows the principles of functionalism.Das Design des Gebäudes folgt den Prinzipien des Funktionalismus.
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philosophy

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the idea that mental states are defined by causes and effects
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  • Functionalism explains mental states through their interactions.Der Funktionalismus erklärt mentale Zustände durch ihre Interaktionen.
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psychology

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school of thought considering psychological phenomena in terms of adaptation
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  • Functionalism focuses on how mental processes aid adaptation.Der Funktionalismus konzentriert sich darauf, wie mentale Prozesse die Anpassung unterstützen.
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linguistics

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theory in linguistics related to functional linguistics
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  • Functionalism in linguistics emphasizes language's practical use.Der Funktionalismus in der Linguistik betont den praktischen Gebrauch der Sprache.
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Synonyms and analogies of functionalism in English

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.

Translations of "functionalism" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derFunktionalismusnm.

In these cases we have fallen into the dictatorship of functionalism.

Wir sind in diesen Fällen in die Diktatur des Funktionalismus gefallen .

dieFunktionalitätnf.

Elegant design and functionalism are united in one vacuum flask.

Elegantes Design und Funktionalität vereinen sich in einer Isolierkanne.

dieSachlichkeitnf.

Timelessness in design, quality in production and functionalism in the material.

Zeitlosigkeit im Design, Qualität in der Produktion und Sachlichkeit im Material.

dieZweckmäßigkeitnf.

Ergonomy and functionalism, textures and colors, style and design lines.

Ergonomie und Zweckmäßigkeit, Texturen und Farben, Stil und Design.

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functionalism: Examples and translations in context

Inherent to his designs is a functionalism in the spirit of modernism.

Grundlegend für seine Formgebung ist ein Funktionalismus im Sinne der Moderne.

This project testifies to the influence of functionalism on the architect.

Dieses Projekt zeugt vom Einfluss des Funktionalismus auf den Architekten.

In a small bathroom, the focus should be on functionalism.

In einem kleinen Bad sollte der Fokus auf Funktionalismus liegen.

Many designers bid farewell to the pure ornament and propagate functionalism.

Viele Gestalter verabschieden sich vom reinen Ornament und propagieren den Funktionalismus.

But the city skyline is also influenced by art nouveau and modern functionalism.

Aber das Stadtbild wird auch durch Jugendstil und den modernen Funktionalismus geprägt.

Integrated lighting elements underscore the chosen style, proclaiming the triumph of functionalism.

Integrierte Lichtelemente den gewählten Stil unterstreichen, verkünden den Sieg des Funktionalismus.

At that time, functionalism was an important movement in the design world.

Zu dieser Zeit war der Funktionalismus eine wichtige Bewegung in der Designwelt.

Braun became synonymous with functionalism and formal asceticism.

Braun wurde zum Synonym für Funktionalität und formale Askese.

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