Function
Function noun - A social gathering.
Justification and function are semantically related. in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Justification" instead a noun "Function".
Justification
Justification noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
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Synonyms for Justification
Function and justification are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Justification".
How words are described
| full | full function | full justification |
| exact | exact function | exact justification |
| particular | particular function | particular justification |
| similar | similar function | similar justification |
| Other adjectives: usual, certain, original, proper, obvious, actual, entire, real, little, main, easy, major, sole, minor, apparent, less, primary, different, handy. | ||
Both words in one sentence
- Word of GM confirms this was needed to make the crossover function, and the justification was built into it so it wouldn't seem like an Ass Pull.
- Zero Punctuation argued that the "vigors" in Infinite are effectively this, as they serve the same function as the plasmids in the previous BioShock games, but little in-universe justification is given for their presence aside from a Hand Wave.
Source: The Artifact / Video Games - While most supervillains have actual costumes and can thus be a little justified in this, Ox of Marvel Comics' Enforcers just wears a distinctive set of normal clothes that serves the same function but without the justification.
Source: Limited Wardrobe / Comics
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