Word Type

Noun

The word "functionalism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

intentionalism

Derived Terms

psycho-functionalism psychofunctionalism

Derived From

functional

Context

architecture philosophy psychology social science

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

doctrine ism philosophical system philosophy school of thought scientific theory

Type Of (IsA)

doctrine scientific theory

Related Terms

adaptation cause cohesion construction cultural definition design effect environment function institution interaction interdependence mental person social society state

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