purposive
/ˈpəːpəsɪv/adj
High School
1
Serving a particular purpose; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural evolution.
2
Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent.
3
Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity.
4
Pertaining to or demonstrating purpose.
5
Possessed of a firm purpose.
6
Of a clause or conjunction: expressing purpose.
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