Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun functionalism

2 senses of functionalism

Sense 1
functionalism -- (a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment)
       => scientific theory -- (a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable")

Sense 2
functionalism -- (any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose)
       => doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism -- (a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school)