Meaning of purposive in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   purposive

   Definitions

   1. having or showing or acting with a purpose or design

   Examples

   • « purposive behavior »

   Synonyms

   • nonrandom
2. 2. having a purpose

   Examples

   • « purposive behavior »

   Synonyms

   • purposeful

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