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purposive
pur·po·sive
[
púrpəssiv
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
useful:
having a use or purpose
Most human activity is purposive.
2.
determined:
showing determination
She had a purposive air about her that morning.
pur·po·sive·ly
adverb
pur·po·sive·ness
noun
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Most human activity is purposive.She had a purposive air about her that morning.pur·po·sive·ly adverbpur·po·sive·ness noun
