purposive

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Synonyms: purpose, purposing, pursive

Antonyms: purpose, purposing, pursive

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Adjective

1. Serving a particular [[purpose]]; useful; adapted to a given purpose, especially through natural [[evolution]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. Done or [[performed]] with a conscious purpose or [[intent]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|psychology}} Pertaining to purpose, as reflected in behaviour or mental activity. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
4. Pertaining to or demonstrating [[purpose]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
5. Possessed of a firm purpose. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|grammar}} Of a [[clause]] or [[conjunction]]: expressing purpose. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|grammar}} A [[mood]] indicating a [[purpose]] of the [[course]] of [[activity]] expressed by the verb.

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