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purposefully-built

|pur-pose-ful-ly-built|

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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli bɪlt/

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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli bɪlt/

intentionally constructed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'purposefully-built' originates from the English word 'purposeful,' which comes from the word 'purpose,' meaning 'the reason for which something is done or created.'

Historical Evolution

'purposeful' evolved from the Middle English word 'purpos,' which was derived from the Old French 'purpos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'purpose.'

Meaning Changes

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