purposive

adjective
UK: /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/
US: /ˈpɝː.pə.sɪv/

  1. Done intentionally or with determination.

    1. Her purposive actions got her ahead.
    2. The manager made a purposive decision to invest in new technologies to enhance productivity.

  2. Having or showing a clear intention.

    1. He has a purposive look on his face.
    2. The project requires a purposive approach to ensure its timely completion and success.

Synonyms

intentional deliberate determined resolute

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "purposive" in English means: Done intentionally or with determination., Having or showing a clear intention..

The phonetic transcription of "purposive" is /ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/ in British English and /ˈpɝː.pə.sɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "purposive": intentional, deliberate, determined, resolute.

Example usage of "purposive": "Her purposive actions got her ahead.". More examples on the page.