Function and Usefulness

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Function

Function noun - What something is used for.
Usage example: the function of an auger is to bore holes
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Usefulness and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Usefulness" instead a noun "Function".
Nearby Words: functional, functioning, functioned, functionary, functionality

Usefulness

Usefulness noun - The capacity for being useful for some purpose.
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Function and usefulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Usefulness".
Nearby Words: use, useful, usefully

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exact exact function exact usefulness
similar similar function similar usefulness
instant instant function instant usefulness
obvious obvious function obvious usefulness
Other adjectives: actual, real, necessary, less, military, overall, biological.

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  • Characters / Terraria Crutch Character: The wares he sells are useful in the early game, but by the time Hardmode comes around just about all of them have been surpassed in function or usefulness.
    Source: Characters / Terraria
  • Video Game / XCOM: Enemy Unknown Alloy S.H.I.V.s and potentially MEC Troopers can be used as partial and full-cover, respectively, but the usefulness of this function is mainly against weaker aliens.
    Source: Video Game / XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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