Functioning
Functioning noun - Process or manner of functioning or operating.
Life and functioning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Life" instead a noun "Functioning".
Life
Life noun - A history of a person's life.
Functioning and life are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioning" instead a noun "Life".
Both words in one sentence
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Fanboy: The convention attendees (convention duh) and the Thermians (built real life and functioning counterparts of the show).
Source: Film / Galaxy Quest -
Who knows how many, if any, survivors there were on the ships where the life support was barely functioning, and the crew had to watch their emergency power run lower... and lower.
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Roger insisted that his non-functioning lower jaw be shown matter-of-factly to make the point that illness is a fact of life, nothing to be ashamed or frightened about.
Source: Film / Life Itself
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