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PURPOSIVE
purposive, goal-directed
(adjective) having a purpose; “purposive behavior”
purposive
(adjective) having or showing or acting with a purpose or design; “purposive behavior”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
purposive (comparative more purposive, superlative most purposive)
Serving a particular purpose; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution. [from 19th c.]
Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent. [from 19th c.]
Synonyms: deliberate, intentional, purposeful
(psychology) Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity. [from 19th c.]
Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose. [from 19th c.]
Possessed of a firm purpose. [from 20th c.]
Synonyms: determined, resolute
(grammar) Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose. [from 20th c.]
Usage notes
• Objects: behavior, action, interpretation, sample, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
Pur"po*sive, a.
Definition: Having or indicating purpose or design. "Purposive characters." Bastian. Purposive modification of structure in a bone. Owen. It is impossible that the frog should perform actions morepurposive than these. Huxley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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