self-function
|self-func-tion|
C1
/sɛlf ˈfʌŋkʃən/
internal role
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-function' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'of oneself,' and 'function,' meaning 'an activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.'
Historical Evolution
'self-function' is a modern English term formed by combining 'self' and 'function' to describe an internal role or operation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a function performed by oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a function or role that an entity performs on itself or within itself.
The self-function of the immune system is to protect the body from pathogens.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41