Neofunctionalised

Pronunciation: /ˈnioʊˈfəŋkʃənəɫˈɪzˈɛd/

Neofunctionalised (adjective)

  1. Describes something that has developed a new purpose or role different from its original one.

Examples

  • The software has become neofunctionalised with the latest update.
  • The neofunctionalised protein has a new role in the cell.

Common collocations: become neofunctionalised, add new functions, implement new features

Synonyms of Neofunctionalised

Formal

Antonyms of Neofunctionalised

  • — refers to the loss of function in a biological context.