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purposive

pur·po·sive

UK/ˈpəːpəsɪv/ US/ˈpɚpəsɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having or showing or acting with a purpose or design

  • “purposive behavior”
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2.

having a purpose

  • “purposive behavior”
Synonyms
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Origin

From purpose + -ive. Compare purpositive.

Phrases

  • purposive approach

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