ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌnāt intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to carry on a natural especially organic function
interferes with the normal action of the auricle, rendering it … powerless to functionate properly — F.A.Faught
• func·tion·a·tion ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈnāshən noun -s