a function of

phrase

1

: something (such as a quality or measurement) that is related to and changes with (something else)

Height is a function of age in children. It increases as their age increases.

2

: something that results from (something else)

His personal problems are a function of his drinking.

Examples of a function of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Was that a function of how it got made or an attempt to avoid any fights over who got paid what? — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026

Whether the behavior develops, stalls, or distorts is not just a function of effort. — Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

The ho-hum multiple may in part be a function of investor concern about the astonishing investments the hyperscalers are making. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

The unemployment rate is a function of how many Americans are looking for work but can’t find it. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for a function of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove