Sentence examples for a second function from inspiring English sources

Under the process of "addition exaptation", a feature that is functional in one capacity assumes a second function without losing its original function (Arnold 1994).

But its name suggests a second function.

Eyelashes have, like many other bodily features, acquired a second function as a signal.

I remember how my mom collected the wrappers packed around fruit to use for toilet tissue: how every piece of paper had a second function.

Like property investment in the cities, many of these purchases are likely to have a second function: the laundering of cash from organised crime.

"It's a bit similar to Albert Park in Melbourne, as it's mainly used for traffic with a second function as a race track.

A second function of worship is the creation and maintenance of views and attitudinal stances that identify the members of the society to each other and in relation to other groups.

But general rules of taste have a second function.

We introduced a second function denoted, which represents the average growth rate of the function.

A second function which must be distinguished from Information structure is Theme.

These jaws are useful in attacking predators, but they have also been exapted for a second function: escape.