use 2
noundomain: property
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
what something is used for
Examples
- 1.ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
- 2.the function of an auger is to bore holes
Hypernym
utility 2
noun
the quality of being of practical use
Attribute
functional 1
adjective
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
nonfunctional 1
adjective
not having or performing a function
EnglishHyponym
raison d'etre 2
noun
the purpose that justifies a thing's existence
Attribute
functional 1
adjective
designed for or capable of a particular function or use
nonfunctional 1
adjective
not having or performing a function
