The child was not able to speak, walk properly or control bodily functions.
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bodily function — noun an organic process that takes place in the body (Freq. 1) respiratory activity • Syn: ↑bodily process, ↑body process, ↑activity • Derivationally related forms: ↑active (fo … Useful english dictionary
bodily function — noun The excretory functions of an organism, usually referring to feces and urine … Wiktionary
bodily — I adjective carnal, corporal, corporeal, corporeous, corporeus, de facto, embodied, existent, existing, human, incarnate, living, manifest, material, materiate, natural, organic, palpable, perceptible, physical, solid, somatic, somatical, tactile … Law dictionary
bodily process — noun an organic process that takes place in the body respiratory activity • Syn: ↑body process, ↑bodily function, ↑activity • Derivationally related forms: ↑active (for: ↑activity) … Useful english dictionary
function — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 purpose/special duty of sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ important, useful, valuable ▪ critical, crucial, essential, key, vital … Collocations dictionary
function — n. characteristic action 1) to fulfill, perform a function 2) a grammatical function 3) the bodily functions mathematical correspondence 4) an exponential; inverse; linear; trigonometric function social event 5) to attend a function 6) an annual; … Combinatory dictionary
function — 01. The [function] of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body. 02. The power station should be fully [functional] by the end of the year. 03. What exactly is the [function] of this machine over here? 04. I really can t [function] if I don… … Grammatical examples in English
function — I UK [ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms function : singular function plural functions *** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the job that something is designed to do The function of advertising is to create a unique image for your company. perform a… … English dictionary
function — I. noun Etymology: Latin function , functio performance, from fungi to perform; probably akin to Sanskrit bhuṅkte he enjoys Date: 1533 1. professional or official position ; occupation 2. the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted … New Collegiate Dictionary
function — func|tion1 W1S3 [ˈfʌŋkʃən] n [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: functio, from fungi to perform ] 1.) [U and C] the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does perform/fulfil a function ▪ In your new job you will perform… … Dictionary of contemporary English
