form and function
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Meaning · English
The relationship between the design and purpose of something
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mối quan hệ giữa thiết kế và mục đích của một thứ gì đó
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Literally: physical shape and intended use
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed on Wikipedia “Irreversible binomial” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “form and function” mean?
The relationship between the design and purpose of something Literally: physical shape and intended use
Is “form and function” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.