purposefully-located
|pur-pose-ful-ly-lo-cat-ed|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli loʊˈkeɪtɪd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli ləʊˈkeɪtɪd/
intentionally placed
Etymology
'purposefully-located' originates from the combination of 'purposefully' and 'located', where 'purposefully' is derived from 'purpose' meaning 'intention' and '-fully' meaning 'in a manner of'. 'Located' comes from Latin 'locare', meaning 'to place'.
'Purposefully-located' combines the adverb 'purposefully' with the past participle 'located', forming a modern English adjective.
Initially, 'purposefully' meant 'with intention', and 'located' meant 'placed'. Together, they evolved to describe something intentionally placed.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally placed or situated in a specific location for a particular purpose.
The art pieces were purposefully-located to enhance the gallery's theme.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 04:56