purposefully-crafted
|pur-pose-ful-ly-craft-ed|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli kræftɪd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli kræftɪd/
intentional creation
Etymology
'purposefully-crafted' originates from the combination of 'purposefully' and 'crafted', where 'purposefully' is derived from 'purpose' meaning 'intention' and '-fully' indicating 'in a manner of'. 'Crafted' comes from 'craft', meaning 'to make or create'.
'purposefully' evolved from the Middle English 'purpos', and 'crafted' from the Old English 'cræftan'.
Initially, 'purposefully' meant 'with a purpose', and 'crafted' meant 'made by hand'. Over time, they combined to emphasize intentional creation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created with a specific intention or purpose in mind.
The purposefully-crafted sculpture was the centerpiece of the exhibition.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 01:39
