functionalism
pronunciation
How to pronounce functionalism in British English:
UK [ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm]
How to pronounce functionalism in American English:
US [ˈfʌŋkʃənəˌlɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
- any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose
Word Origin
- functionalism (n.)
- 1892, "functionality;" 1902 as a term in social sciences; from functional + -ism. In architecture from 1930. Related: functionalist.
Example
- 1. Functionalism has a great guiding significance in advertising translation .
- 2. Last week we were discussing the theory of functionalism .
- 3. Functionalism postulates an inborn need to solve problems .
- 4. Formalism and functionalism are distinct research traditions .
- 5. On influences of functionalism thoughts on developing western sociology of law .