verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To provide (something) with a function. transitive
2. 2
   To add a functional group to (a compound). transitive
3. 3
   To adapt into a form that uses functional programming. transitive

Etymology

From functional + -ize.

Related phrases

functional group

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