On the concept of “function” in functional linguistics
Journal: Philology and Culture
Year: 2024

The article considers the concept of “function” in linguistics as the essence of language which determines its nature. The purpose of the study is to define the main concept of language “function” in linguistics and to identify the invariant function of language in functional linguistics. Language, acting as an instrument of exteriorization both of thinking, knowledge and of consciousness, performs many functions. Thus, monofunctionalists believe that the fundamental function of language is its