Both Uses of
function
in
Flowers for Algernon -- Short Story
- Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of my report entitled, "The Algernon-Gordon Effect: A Study of Structure and Function of Increased Intelligence," which I would like to have you read and have published.
p. 17..3function = activity
- Yet for the sake of science, I am grateful for the little bit that I here add to the knowledge of the function of the human mind and of the laws governing the artificial increase of human intelligence.
p. 17..5 *function = natural activity
Definition:
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(function as in: Its main function is to...) purpose, job, or natural activity