Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > F Synonyms of functionalism Find synonyms for: Noun 1. functionalism, scientific theory usage: a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment 2. functionalism, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism usage: any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of functionalism (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: perfidious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language