HyperDic: purposive

English > 2 senses of the word purposive:
ADJECTIVEallpurposivehaving or showing or acting with a purpose or design
allpurposive, goal-directedhaving a purpose
English > purposive: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningHaving or showing or acting with a purpose or design.
Example"purposive behavior"
Broadernonrandomnot random
Spanishintencionado
English > purposive: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving a purpose.
Example"purposive behavior"
Synonymgoal-directed
BroaderpurposefulServing as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
Spanishintencionado

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