livingfunctions
nounUK /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
US /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
The jobs a living thing's body does to stay alive, like eating and breathing.
In science class, we learned about the living functions of plants and animals.
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2. The everyday tasks and activities that keep a person's life running smoothly.
Cooking, cleaning, and paying bills are part of her daily living functions.
3. The normal operations of a system or organization that keep it working.
The city's living functions depend on clean water and reliable power.
4. The ways a community or group carries out its daily activities.
Markets and schools are important living functions of a town.