subfunction

English

Etymology

From sub- +‎ function.

Noun

subfunction (plural subfunctions)

1. A secondary or subsidiary function.
   • 2009 May 13, Ginia Bellafante, “Where It’s 1977 and 2007 All at the Same Time”, in New York Times‎:

     “Lost” is certainly to be granted its points for its subfunction as a soap opera this season.