🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Funktionsprinzip

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fʊŋktsjɔnsˈpʁɪn.t͡sɪp

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Function Principle/ˈfʌŋkʃən ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Das Funktionsprinzip ist entscheidend für das Design von Software."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A fundamental concept or rule that governs the operation or behavior of a system.

    "In programming, the function principle dictates how functions should be structured to ensure clarity and efficiency."
  2. 2

    A guiding rule or standard that influences the design or implementation of a process.

    "The function principle in architecture emphasizes the importance of utility and purpose in design."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'function' originates from the Latin 'functio', meaning 'performance' or 'execution', while 'principle' comes from the Latin 'principium', meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation'. The combination reflects a foundational concept in various fields, particularly in mathematics and philosophy, evolving through the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.

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