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Noun:

  • architecture A doctrine, in several fields, that the function of something should be reflected in its design and the materials used in its construction
  • philosophy The definition of mental states in terms of their causes and effects
  • psychology A general school of thought that considers psychological phenomena in terms of their role in adaptation to the person's environment
  • social science The idea that social and cultural cohesion are a function of the interdependence and interactions of the institutions of a society

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