The term “functions” is employed in literature with a remarkable range of meanings that reflect both its literal and metaphorical capacities. In more technical or scientific contexts, authors use it to denote specific roles or mathematical relationships—as when discussing derivatives or the properties of homogeneous functions [1, 2, 3, 4] or outlining the processes in psychology and physiology [5, 6]. At the same time, “functions” extends to societal and institutional roles, with writers invoking it to describe the duties of government bodies [7, 8, 9] or the responsibilities inherent in social or familial structures [10, 11]. Beyond these practical applications, the word also carries a figurative load, symbolizing abstract or cosmic roles, as seen when it underpins discussions of deific influence or spiritual symbolism [12, 13, 14]. Thus, across a wide literary spectrum—from the precise language of mathematics and science to the richer idioms of social commentary—the varied usage of “functions” illuminates its capacity to denote organized processes, designated roles, and deeper symbolic meanings all at once.