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PURPOSIVE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Having a purpose

Example:

purposive behavior

Synonyms:

goal-directed; purposive

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

purposeful (serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Having or showing or acting with a purpose or design

Example:

purposive behavior

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

nonrandom (not random)

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