functionnounfeminine/fuŋˈsɐ̃u/mediumfun·çãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe role or activity that something or someone performs.The function of the teacher is to educate.Each part has a specific function.synroleactivityEtymologyDo latim 'functio, -onis'Related wordsfuncionalfuncionalidadefuncionário