English Explanatory Dictionary

purposeful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having purpose: having intention or meaning; intentional.
  2. Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined, full of determination.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜː.pəs.fəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-purposeful.wav /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/

Word forms

purposeful more purposeful most purposeful

Etymology

From purpose + -ful.

Synonyms

intentional purposive deliberate determined focused resolute

Related words

purposive nose to the grindstone

Derived words

multipurposeful nonpurposeful purposeful availment purposefully purposefulness semipurposeful unpurposeful
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