purposefully-inclined
|pur-pose-ful-ly-in-clined|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli ɪnˈklaɪnd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli ɪnˈklaɪnd/
strongly determined
Etymology
'purposefully-inclined' originates from the combination of 'purposefully' and 'inclined', where 'purposefully' means 'with intention' and 'inclined' means 'having a tendency'.
'Purposefully' and 'inclined' have been used separately in English since the 14th century, and their combination into 'purposefully-inclined' is a modern construct.
Initially, 'purposefully' meant 'with a purpose', and 'inclined' meant 'leaning towards'. Together, they evolved to mean 'having a strong intention'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a strong intention or determination to achieve a specific goal or purpose.
She is purposefully-inclined to complete her degree despite the challenges.
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Last updated: 2025/07/12 11:28