Function
How words are described
| full | full function | full rank |
| special | special function | special rank |
| particular | particular function | particular rank |
| similar | similar function | similar rank |
| Other adjectives: normal, specific, certain, instant, original, true, proper, single, actual, real, social, new, military, extra, additional, official, basic, different, higher, overall. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Color-Coded Characters: The color of the Galaxians' jumpsuit indicate their function and rank, although some colors are used for multiple roles.
Source: Comic Book / The Scrameustache -
Batman's Commissioner James Gordon is the trope namer, and the various media include numerous different versions — after all, the exact rank and function of any Commissioner Gordon varies depending on how cynical or idealistic the series is.
Source: The Commissioner Gordon -
An EX rank Magic Defense would indicate that magical attacks are made to miss them entirely, so it's not even a function of "defense" at all, strictly speaking.
Source: Rank Inflation
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