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purposefully-made

|pur-pose-ful-ly-made|

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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli meɪd/

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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli meɪd/

intentionally crafted

Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

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

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'purposeful' meant 'full of purpose or determination,' and over time it evolved to include the idea of being 'created with intention.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or constructed with a specific intention or purpose in mind.

The sculpture was purposefully-made to inspire creativity.

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Last updated: 2025/03/22 02:30