Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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adj
Serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: deliberate, intentional, purposeful, advertent, conscious, witting, on purpose, purposive, volitational, volitional, voluntary, wilful
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adj
Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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adj
Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Possessed of a firm purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: determined, resolute
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adj
Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
A mood indicating a purpose of the course of activity expressed by the verb.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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adjective satellite
having a purpose
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: goal-directed
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adjective satellite
having or showing or acting with a purpose or design
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
From purpose + -ive. Compare purpositive.
Across languages
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