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

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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

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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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