The act or process of functioning or performing a specific role or task.
From functionate plus the noun suffix -tion (Latin -tio). A rare noun form emphasizing the process of operating.
This ultra-rare word is basically redundant with 'function' itself—it's the kind of scientifically-sounding construction that linguists find delightful because it shows how English allows endless word-building even when it's unnecessary.
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