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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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