functionalist
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪst/
noun
- A person who believes in or supports functionalism, especially in design, sociology, or psychology.
- As a functionalist, the architect refused to add any decorative columns that did not support the roof.
- The sociologist was a functionalist who studied how families contribute to social stability.
- Functionalists in psychology argue that we should study the purpose of thoughts and behaviors.
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adjective
- Relating to or based on the idea that the purpose or function of something is most important.
- She took a functionalist approach to furniture, choosing pieces that were sturdy and useful.
- The building's functionalist design used simple materials and open floor plans.
- The functionalist view of education emphasizes preparing students for jobs and society.
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