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functionalism noun. E20.
[from FUNCTIONAL + -ISM.]
Social Sciences. The study or interpretation of phenomena in terms of the functions which they fulfil (esp. within an overall system). E20.
Consideration for the function and purpose of a building etc. as regulating its design. M20.
functionalist noun & adjective (a) noun an adherent or student of functionalism; (b) adjective exhibiting or pertaining to functionalism: E20.
functiona'listic adjective E20.