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"..... Not sure about WWW's explanation that "It should not be used unless referring to a thing that was DELIBERATELY CREATED or instituted for a useful purpose". William's example of the function of the red blood cells is to transport oxygen is fine in my English, although they weren't deliberatel...

LarryLatham wrote: ".....
"Is it correct?" is the wrong question. The matter of correctness is not the central issue here. ...."


Larry Latham

Is it correct for a common context? - - should be the correct question.

Shouldn't a common context be assumed there?

Maybe?

You're right, William ! The word "function" does seem to be misapplied. It should not be used unless referring to a thing that was DELIBERATELY CREATED or instituted for a useful purpose. (useful in the eyes of its creator ) Things like Cancer and Criminals are not created. They are more like mishap...