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functionalism definition

func·tion·al·ism (fuŋk′s̸hə nəl iz′əm)

noun

  1. the theory or practice in art, architecture, and design that the structure or design of anything should be strongly related to its function
  2. the social theory which holds that a society's beliefs, behavior, social structure, etc. are interrelated and function as a means to achieve its common goals and protect its social values

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