purposeful

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝ.pəs.fəl/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
  2. adjective having meaning through having an aim

Etymology

From purpose + -ful.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
goal-directed, purpose-built, businesslike
Opposite (antonyms)
purposeless

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