purposive

/ˈpəːpəsɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.
Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose.
Possessed of a firm purpose.
(grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

purposeful(English)goal-directed(English)nonrandom(English)intentional(English)wilful(English)deliberate(English)functional(English)expedient(English)behaviorism(English)locative(English)sampling(English)interpreting(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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