purposefully-built
|pur-pose-ful-ly-built|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli bɪlt/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli bɪlt/
intentionally constructed
Etymology
'purposefully-built' originates from the English word 'purposeful,' which comes from the word 'purpose,' meaning 'the reason for which something is done or created.'
'purposeful' evolved from the Middle English word 'purpos,' which was derived from the Old French 'purpos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'purpose.'
Initially, 'purposeful' meant 'full of purpose,' and over time it evolved to mean 'having a clear intention or aim.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
constructed with a specific purpose or intention in mind.
The new library is purposefully-built to accommodate digital resources.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 16:37
