HyperDic: purposeful

English > 2 senses of the word purposeful:
ADJECTIVEallpurposefulserving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
allpurposefulhaving meaning / meaning through having an aim
purposeful > pronunciation
Soundsper'pahsfahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > purposeful: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningServing as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal.
Narrowerbusinesslike, earnestnot distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
goal-directed, purposiveHaving a purpose
purpose-built, purpose-madedesigned and constructed to serve a particular purpose
See alsomeaningfulHaving a meaning / meaning or purpose
resoluteFirm in purpose or belief
Oppositepurposelessnot evidencing any purpose or goal / goal
Spanishdecidido, resuelto
Nounspurposefulnessthe quality of having a definite purpose
Adverbspurposefullyin a purposeful manner
English > purposeful: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving meaning / meaning through having an aim.
Example"led a happy purposeful life"
BroadermeaningfulHaving a meaning / meaning or purpose
Spanishdeterminado, resuelto
Nounspurposefulnessthe quality of having a definite purpose

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