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Meaning of purposive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

purposive

Pronunciation:/ˈpəːpəsɪv//ˈpɚpəsɪv/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.

  2. Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.

    Synonyms:deliberateintentionalpurposeful

  3. Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.

  4. Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/purposive

Related words

purposefulgoal-directednonrandomintentionalwilfuldeliberatefunctionalexpedient