purposefully-used
|pur-pose-ful-ly-used|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsfəli juːzd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsfəli juːzd/
(purposeful)
having a clear aim
Etymology
Etymology Information
'purposefully' originates from 'purpose,' which comes from Old French 'purposer,' meaning 'to intend.'
Historical Evolution
'purposer' transformed into the Middle English word 'purposen,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'purpose.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to intend or plan,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a specific aim or intention.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used with a specific purpose or intention.
The tools were purposefully-used to achieve the desired outcome.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 16:21