| ADJECTIVE | all | purposive | having or showing or acting with a purpose or design |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | purposive, goal-directed | having a purpose |
| Meaning | Having or showing or acting with a purpose or design. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "purposive behavior" | |
| Broader | nonrandom | not random |
| Spanish | intencionado | |
| Meaning | Having a purpose. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "purposive behavior" | |
| Synonym | goal-directed | |
| Broader | purposeful | Serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal |
| Spanish | intencionado | |
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