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purposeful

pur·po·se·ful

UK/ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ US/ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/ rare

adjective

1.
2.

having meaning through having an aim

  • “led a happy purposeful life”
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Origin

From purpose + -ful.

Phrases

  • nose to the grindstone
  • purposeful availment

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