Defn: To assign to some function or office. [R.]
FUNCTIONALLY
Func"tion*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a functional manner; as regards normal or appropriate
activity.
The organ is said to be functionally disordered. Lawrence.
FUNCTIONARY
Func"tion*a*ry, n.; pl. Functionaries. Etym: [Cf. F. fonctionnaire.]
Defn: One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.
FUNCTIONLESS
Func"tion*less, a.
Defn: Destitute of function, or of an appropriate organ. Darwin.
FUND Fund, n. Etym: [OF. font, fond, nom. fonz, bottom, ground, F. fond bottom, foundation, fonds fund, fr. L. fundus bottom, ground, foundation, piece of land. See Found to establish.]
1. An aggregation or deposit of resources from which supplies are or may be drawn for carrying on any work, or for maintaining existence.
2. A stock or capital; a sum of money appropriated as the foundation of some commercial or other operation undertaken with a view to profit; that reserve by means of which expenses and credit are supported; as, the fund of a bank, commercial house, manufacturing corporation, etc.