purposefully-given
|pur-pose-ful-ly-giv-en|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli ˈɡɪvən/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli ˈɡɪvən/
intentional provision
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposefully-given' originates from the combination of 'purposefully' and 'given', where 'purposefully' means 'with intention' and 'given' means 'bestowed or provided'.
Historical Evolution
'purposefully-given' combines the adverb 'purposefully' with the past participle 'given' to form an adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'purposefully' meant 'with a purpose', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Together, they convey the idea of something being provided with intent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
given with a specific intention or purpose.
The instructions were purposefully-given to ensure clarity.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 11:09