SOCIAL FUNCTION Synonyms

• (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

• what something is used for

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• a relation such that one thing is dependent on another

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

• a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program

• perform as expected when applied

• serve a purpose, role, or function

• perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function

• an event that occurs at a critical time

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people

• a rational motive for a belief or action

• the time of a particular event

• an opportunity to do something

• give occasion to

• a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

• the act of constructing something (as a piece of machinery)

• a public facility to meet for open discussion

• a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose

• a unit consisting of components that have been fitted together

• the social act of assembling

• a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

• any joyous diversion

• the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

• something that happens at a given place and time

• a special set of circumstances

• a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory

• a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

• any joyous diversion

• an elaborate party (often outdoors)

• a group of persons together in one place

• the social act of assembling

• the act of gathering something

• sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching

• a formally arranged gathering

• a small informal social gathering

• a casual or unexpected convergence

• the social act of assembling for some common purpose

• the act of joining together as one

• a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

• a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

• club soda or fruit juice used to mix with alcohol

• electronic equipment that mixes two or more input signals to give a single output signal

• a kitchen utensil that is used for mixing foods

• an organization to gain political power

• a gathering of people for pleasure

• a band of people associated temporarily in some activity

• an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment

• a person involved in legal proceedings

• have or participate in a party

• the manner in which something is greeted

• a formal party of people; as after a wedding

• quality or fidelity of a received broadcast

• the act of receiving

• (American football) the act of catching a pass in football

• a large and noisy party of people

• relating to human society and its members

• living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups

• relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society

• a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

• composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability

• tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind

• marked by friendly companionship with others

• a party of people assembled in the evening (usually at a private house)

• a formal or official social gathering or ceremony of people