purposefully-refused
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli rɪˈfjuzd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli rɪˈfjuːzd/
(purposefully-refuse)
intentionally declined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposefully-refused' originates from the combination of 'purposefully' and 'refused', where 'purposefully' means 'with intention' and 'refused' means 'declined'.
Historical Evolution
'purposefully' combined with 'refused' to form the modern English term 'purposefully-refused'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intentionally declined', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately or intentionally not accepted or agreed to.
The offer was purposefully-refused by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 14:40