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functionalism
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun functionalism has 2 senses
- functionalism(n = noun.cognition) Array - a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment; Array is a kind of scientific theory
- functionalism(n = noun.cognition) Array - any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose; Array is a kind of doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought
Derived form noun functionalist1
Derived form noun functionalist1
CIDE DICTIONARY
functionalism, n.
- a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment. [WordNet 1.5]
- any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
functionalism, n. belief in or stress on the practical application of a thing.
Derivative
functionalist n.
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