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purposive (adj.)

1849, from purpose + -ive.

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Definitions of purposive from WordNet

purposive (adj.)
having or showing or acting with a purpose or design;
purposive behavior
purposive (adj.)
having a purpose;
purposive behavior
Synonyms: goal-directed
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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purportedly

purpose

purposeful

purposeless

purposely

purposive

purpura

purpurescent

purr

purse

purser

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