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purposive

/ˈpəːpəsɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Having a purpose or objective; intentional.

  • adjective

    Relating to or being a purpose or an intended outcome.

  • verb

    Making a purpose or determination.


Synonyms

deliberate , intentional , purposeful , determined , resolute
Rhymes
Words rhyming with purposive
reprises , surprises , supplies
Variants
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purposive , purposively , purposiveness , purposivenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin purposus, meaning 'having a purpose' or 'intended'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'purposive' is often used in business and management contexts to describe an organization's mission or objectives.

  2. In psychology, 'purposiveness' is a concept used to describe the sense of meaning and direction in life.


Related Concepts
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  1. intentionality: The quality of being intentional or having a purpose.

  2. goals: Things that one aims to accomplish or achieve.

  3. objectives: Targets or aims that one is working towards.


Culture
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In literature, 'purposive' is often used to describe characters who have clear goals and intentions. For example, in George Eliot's novel 'Silas Marner', the protagonist undergoes a transformation from being aimless and purposeless to having a clear purpose in life.

How to Memorize "purposive"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a clear goal and determination in their eyes. Imagine the word 'purposive' written in bold letters above their head.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'purposive' with words like 'intentional', 'goal-oriented', and 'determined'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Purposeful People Pursue Purposes'.


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