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purposive

/ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/

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adjective

/ˈpɜː.pə.sɪv/C2formalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, сделанное с определённой целью или намерением; в современном английском считается устаревшим или чрезмерно формальным.

An adjective describing something that is done with a specific purpose or intention; now considered archaic or overly formal in modern English.

  1. Having a clear purposeC1formal

    Acting with a specific intention or goal in mind; deliberate.

    ruЦеленаправленный

    • Her purposive actions led to the successful completion of the project.
    • The team adopted a purposive approach to solve the problem.
    • His purposive behavior was evident in every decision he made.

    Synonymscalculateddeliberatedesignedintentionalpurposeful

    Antonymsaccidentalaimlessincidentalmeaninglesspointlesspurposelessrandomunintentional

  2. Designed for a specific functionC1formal

    Created or intended to serve a particular aim or objective.

    ruЦелевой

    • The architect designed a purposive layout for the office to maximize efficiency.
    • This tool is purposive, meant only for cutting metal.
    • The policy was purposive in its focus on reducing carbon emissions.

    Synonymsdeliberatefunctionalgoal-directedintentionalpurposeful

    Antonymsaimlesspurposeless

Forms
  • more purposive comparative form
  • most purposive superlative form
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