Function and Niche

Function

Function noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.

Usage example: that machine's function is to sort bolts by size

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Synonyms for Function

Antonyms for Function

Niche and function are semantically related in role topic. In some cases you can use "Niche" instead a noun "Function".

Nearby Words: functional, functioning, functioned, functionary, functionality

Niche

Niche noun - A situation or activity for which a person or thing is best suited.

Usage example: after several false starts, she finally found her niche in the restaurant business

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Synonyms for Niche

Function and niche are semantically related in role topic. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Niche", if it concerns topics such as ideal position.

Nearby Word: niched

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How words are described

special	special function	special niche
exact	exact function	exact niche
particular	particular function	particular niche
similar	similar function	similar niche
Other adjectives: normal, specific, certain, original, proper, single, obvious, real, little, main, social, important, new, unique, less, basic, different, biological.

Both words in one sentence

Dinosaurs were highly diverse animals, varying wildly in morphology, niche and ecological function.

Source: Useful Notes / Dinosaurs
In addition, there can be overlap and redundancy, with more than one jati occupying the same "niche" of occupation or function.

Source: Type Caste

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