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purposive

pur·pos·ive

purposive

 
pronunciation:
purh p sihv
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: serving a purpose; useful.
definition 2: showing purpose or determination; purposeful.
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derivations: purposively (adv.), purposiveness (n.)