attachedfunction

noun

UK /əˈtætʃt ˈfʌŋkʃən/

US /əˈtætʃt ˈfʌŋkʃən/

A function is a special job that a part does, and attached means joined on, so an attached function is a job that comes joined to something.

In the robot toy, the light-up eyes are an attached function of the head.

SYNONYMS

linked role joined job connected task built-in duty

RELATED WORDS

function attachment feature component module

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In math, a function that is joined to another function or object.

The teacher showed how an attached function can change a number.

3. In computers, a small job that is hooked onto a bigger program.

The game has an attached function that saves your score.

4. A duty that comes along with a job or role.

Feeding the class pet is an attached function of being the helper.