purposely

Meanings

• adverb

  Performed intentionally or deliberate

• adverb

  With definite intention or design

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɝpəsli/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453662"

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Synonyms

deliberately , intentionally , on purpose , purposefully , wilfully , willfully

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Rhymes

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curiously , hurribly , silently , carefully

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Variants

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purposely

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Forms

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purposefully

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Etymology

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From purposely + -ly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'purposely' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the game of Scrabble, 'purposely' can be made using the letters P, U, R, P, O, S, E, and L.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intentionality: The quality of being done on purpose or intentionally.

2. Deliberation: The act of considering all options before making a decision.

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Culture

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In literature, 'purposely' is often used to emphasize the intentional nature of an action. For example, in Shakespeare's Macbeth, Lady Macbeth urges her husband to 'look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it' and later states, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which, like the mountain inflamed, ne'er was content with half a crown.' This use of 'purposely' highlights Macbeth's deliberate and intentional actions.

How to Memorize "purposely"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'purposely' written out. Remember the 'p' at the beginning and the 'ly' at the end.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'purposely' with the idea of intention or design.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Purpose is the reason' to remember the meaning of 'purposely'.

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